University of South Carolina admits 57% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Dec 1, 2026.
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Can I get into University of South Carolina?
57% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1200–1360 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
59,630 applied, 33,695 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does University of South Carolina cost?
$22,197 a year in-state
Out of state: about $46,885 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $32,193.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$13,832
$30,000–$48,000
$14,286
$48,000–$75,000
$17,357
$75,000–$110,000
$23,410
over $110,000
$28,504
Sticker, in-state
$32,193
In-state, with aid
$22,197
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $37,376 a year, against $12,688 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $24,688 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does University of South Carolina need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 29% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1280 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is University of South Carolina test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. University of South Carolina is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on sc.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of South Carolina's acceptance rate?
57% for fall 2025: 33,695 of 59,630 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1200 to 1360 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of South Carolina cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $17,357 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $32,193.
How much does University of South Carolina cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of South Carolina is $37,376 a year, against $12,688 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $22,197 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $24,688 tuition gap gives about $46,885 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of South Carolina application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Oct 15, 2026. Regular decision is due Dec 1, 2026. Checked on sc.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
