South Carolina State University Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Can I get into South Carolina State University? The school has a 78% acceptance rate. Last year, 1,973 out of 2,521 applicants were admitted making South Carolina State University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 78 percent. South Carolina State University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students. Only 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 460 |
| SAT Math 25th | 460 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 920 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 540 |
| SAT Math 75th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1060 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to South Carolina State University?
South Carolina State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 74 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 920 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 850. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 990 out of 1600. 43 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1060 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 990 to 1060 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
| 920 to 990 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
| 850 to 920 | Reach | 55%-68% |
| Less than 850 | Low | <55% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | 15 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | 18 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into South Carolina State University?
Admission data indicates that South Carolina State University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 15 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 81 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 16 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 18 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 68 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to South Carolina State University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 18 and Above | Good | >88% |
| 16 to 18 | Avg + | 78%-88% |
| 15 to 16 | Avg - | 71%-78% |
| 14 to 15 | Reach | 64%-71% |
| Less than 14 | Low | <64% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You can get into South Carolina State University with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at South Carolina State University was 2.9 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school grades are above the average 2.9 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as South Carolina State University accepts 78% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 7% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 8% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 11% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 14% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 32% | Avg + |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 21% | Avg - |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 7% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,423 | 1,089 | 2,521 |
| Accepted | 1,135 | 838 | 1,973 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 77% | 78% |
| Enrolled | 275 | 316 | 591 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 24% | 38% | 30% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 191 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Jul 31, 2019.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to South Carolina State University before the Jul 31 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 9 | Mar 22 |
| May 4 | May 17 |
| Jun 1 | Jul 10 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Feb 9 | Feb 20 |
| Apr 13 | Apr 23 |
| Jun 8 | Jun 18 |
| Jul 13 | Jul 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to South Carolina State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218733 IPEDS survey data for South Carolina State University.