University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina is moderately difficult to get into. University of South Carolina admitted 64% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 42,188 students applied to University of South Carolina and 27,022 were admitted.

If you are applying to University of South Carolina, the regular decision application deadline is December 1 and the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who submit their applications to University of South Carolina for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 15.

University of South Carolina Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of South Carolina's admissions stats.

University of South Carolina 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	25.51%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	Yes

University of South Carolina Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of South Carolina.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	October 15	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	12 1	March 15

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Applying Early to University of South Carolina?

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University of South Carolina does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is October 15. University of South Carolina will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply early to help their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of South Carolina Admissions

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Transferring to University of South Carolina

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of South Carolina?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at University of South Carolina

Curious about the factors that are considered by University of South Carolina during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with University of South Carolina for more information on admission factors.

University of South Carolina Application Requirements

To apply to University of South Carolina, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with University of South Carolina's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of South Carolina?

Students admitted to University of South Carolina have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7. University of South Carolina considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 96.56% submitted a class rank. At University of South Carolina 25.51% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 57.65% were in the top 25% and 91.47% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of South Carolina, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	14.34%
3.75 and 3.99	30.12%
3.50 and 3.74	30.17%
3.25 and 3.49	15.49%
3.00 and 3.24	7.24%
2.50 and 2.9	2.57%
2.00 and 2.49	0.08%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of South Carolina directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of South Carolina does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

University of South Carolina is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of South Carolina

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of South Carolina.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in University of South Carolina during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of South Carolina Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of South Carolina?

❌ Students who are admitted to University of South Carolina must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does University of South Carolina accept transfer credits?

✅ University of South Carolina accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of South Carolina accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of South Carolina accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of South Carolina accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of South Carolina?

✅ University of South Carolina is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is University of South Carolina's acceptance rate?

✅ University of South Carolina has an acceptance rate of 64%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of South Carolina?

❌ University of South Carolina does not offer early decision.

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