Can you get into University of South Carolina-Columbia?
Columbia, South Carolina
University of South Carolina-Columbia admits about 61% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students typically have SAT scores around 1180–1380, ACT composites around 26–32, about a 3.69 GPA (the middle 50%). Enter your stats below to see whether University of South Carolina-Columbia is a reach, match, or safety for you.
University of South Carolina-Columbia admissions profile
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- SAT range (mid 50%)
- 1180–1380
- ACT range (mid 50%)
- 26–32
- Average GPA
- 3.69
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Admissions FAQ
- How hard is it to get into University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- University of South Carolina-Columbia has an acceptance rate of about 61%, which makes it moderately selective based on the most recent federal data.
- What GPA do you need to get into University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- Admitted students at University of South Carolina-Columbia have an average GPA of about 3.69. It's one factor among test scores, courses, and the rest of your application.
- What SAT or ACT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- The middle 50% of admitted students at University of South Carolina-Columbia have SAT scores between 1180–1380 and ACT composites between 26–32.
- What are my chances of getting into University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- Use FindU's free chance calculator on this page — enter your GPA and test scores to see whether University of South Carolina-Columbia is a reach, match, or safety. It's a directional estimate from public data, not a prediction or guarantee.