More selective than 28% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose South Carolina State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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South Carolina State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is South Carolina State University compared with other South Carolina colleges?
South Carolina State University has the 22nd-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Spartanburg Methodist College | 78% | 43% | $14,580 |
| 19 | University of South Carolina Aiken | 79% | 40% | $11,641 |
| 20 | Winthrop University | 79% | 57% | $15,343 |
| 21 | Lander University | 81% | 50% | $15,363 |
| 22 | South Carolina State University | 83% | 37% | $18,097 |
| 23 | Francis Marion University | 86% | 43% | $11,386 |
| 24 | Newberry College | 90% | 45% | $21,656 |
| 25 | Columbia College | 94% | 37% | $18,408 |
| 26 | Coker University | 94% | 40% | $20,286 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at South Carolina State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
South Carolina State University admissions questions
What is the South Carolina State University acceptance rate?
South Carolina State University accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,034 of 9,830 applicants were admitted.
Does South Carolina State University require the SAT or ACT?
South Carolina State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at South Carolina State University?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,079 of 8,034).
Is South Carolina State University getting harder to get into?
South Carolina State University accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to South Carolina State University overview