University of South Carolina SAT Scores and GPA

What are University of South Carolina's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into University of South Carolina. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Columbia, SC

This school is also known as: Carolina, SC

University of South Carolina Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into University of South Carolina.

Average SAT: 1275

The average SAT score composite at University of South Carolina is a 1275.

University of South Carolina SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1180, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1370.

In other words, a 1180 places you below average, while a 1370 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at University of South Carolina, but they really want to see at least a 1180 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	635	580	690
Reading + Writing	640	600	680
Composite	1275	1180	1370

Average GPA: 3.66

The average GPA at University of South Carolina is 3.66. This makes University of South Carolina Strongly Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.66, University of South Carolina requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, with a leaning toward A's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.66, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 64.1%

The acceptance rate at University of South Carolina is 64.1%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 64 are admitted.

This means the school is somewhat selective. You should prepare your academic scores well, but you have an excellent chance if you impress them.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission. Scoring at a 1275 SAT or above will already give you a great shot at getting in. Scoring a 1370 will nearly guarantee you admission, given that your GPA is roughly the average of 3.66.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in University of South Carolina, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to University of South Carolina.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than University of South Carolina. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Massachusetts Amherst	Amherst, MA	1358	30
University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara, CA	1355	29
Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester, NY	1352	31
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo, CA	1335	29
United States Military Academy	West Point, NY	1331	30
American University	Washington, DC	1329	30
University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT	1315	29

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for University of South Carolina, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, TX	1291	28
Drexel University	Philadelphia, PA	1290	28
University of California, Davis	Davis, CA	1280	28
Texas A&M University	College Station, TX	1275	29
University of Denver	Denver, CO	1270	29
Florida State University	Tallahassee, FL	1270	28
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1265	28

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for University of South Carolina, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If University of South Carolina is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1225	26
University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	1223	26
Colorado State University	Fort Collins, CO	1178	26
Quinnipiac University	Hamden, CT	1175	25
Ohio University	Athens, OH	1174	25
Pace University	New York, NY	1173	26
University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX	1160	23

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