University of South Carolina-Columbia Admissions Information

61%
Acceptance Rate
$65
Application Fee
46,682
Total Applicants
25%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at University of South Carolina-Columbia has a 61% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. University of South Carolina-Columbia has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

61%

Moderately Selective

Application Volume

46,682

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

25%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of South Carolina-Columbia has a 61% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of South Carolina-Columbia evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$65

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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High School Transcript
Optional
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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Work Experience
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at University of South Carolina-Columbia. About 32% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,180 to 1,380. Additionally, about 17% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 26 to 32.

SAT Scores

32% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1180 โ€“ 1380

Reading and Writing

200

800

600 โ€“ 690

Math

200

800

580 โ€“ 690

ACT Scores

17% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

26 โ€“ 32

English

1

36

25 โ€“ 34

Math

1

36

24 โ€“ 34

Admission Statistics

46,682 students applied to UofSC. Of those, 61% were accepted (28,706 students). Of these 28,706 accepted students, 7,319 chose to enroll.

46,682

Total Applicants

28,706

Students Admitted

7,319

Students Enrolled

61%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
46,682
Admitted
28,706
Enrolled
7,319