Acceptance Rate History
University of South Carolina-Columbia Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
SC · Current rate: 60.2%
What is University of South Carolina-Columbia's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of South Carolina-Columbia's acceptance rate in 2024 is 60.2%, down from 61.5% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 61.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 64.1% | 42,188 | 27,022 |
| 2021 | 61.6% | 42,045 | 25,884 |
| 2020 | 68.4% | 34,957 | 23,894 |
| 2019 | 68.7% | 31,268 | 21,464 |
| 2018 | 63.1% | 30,889 | 19,480 |
| 2017 | 72.3% | 26,015 | 18,811 |
| 2016 | 68.1% | 25,057 | 17,073 |
| 2015 | 64.5% | 25,740 | 16,611 |
| 2014 | 65.2% | 23,342 | 15,219 |
| 2013 | 60.6% | 23,429 | 14,199 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1180–1360
Admitted students at University of South Carolina-Columbia scored between 1180 and 1360 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
School
University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of South Carolina-Columbia
SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1180–1360.
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Trend Analysis
University of South Carolina-Columbia's acceptance rate has remained relatively stable at around 60.2% from 2013 to 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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