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University of South Carolina application deadlines for fall 2027

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University of South Carolina's regular decision is due Dec 1, 2026. Early action (Oct 15) has closed. Checked on sc.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

When is University of South Carolina due?

Closed
Early action
Was due Oct 15, 2026
20days
Regular decision
Due Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026

Every University of South Carolina deadline for fall 2027

RoundDeadlineCheckedWhere we read it
Early action Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (closed) Nov 5, 2026 sc.edu
Regular decision Tue, Dec 1, 2026 Nov 5, 2026 sc.edu

Scholarship and priority dates

These dates don't close the application, but missing them can cost you money or a spot in honors.

Does University of South Carolina need the SAT or ACT?

University of South Carolina is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.

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Questions people ask

When is the University of South Carolina early action deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed on Thu, Oct 15, 2026. Checked on sc.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the University of South Carolina regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Tue, Dec 1, 2026. Checked on sc.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does University of South Carolina require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. University of South Carolina is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on sc.edu on Nov 2, 2026.

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Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Deadlines: sc.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
  • Test rule: sc.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)

Updated Nov 5, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers