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University of South Carolina-Columbia admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1180-1360
- ACT (middle 50%): 26-32
University of South Carolina-Columbia admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into University of South Carolina-Columbia
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1360 or an ACT around 32 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of South Carolina-Columbia a stronger bet. Below 1180, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of South Carolina-Columbia a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of South Carolina-Columbia's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of South Carolina-Columbia with schools in each tier.
Want the full picture? See how to actually get into University of South Carolina-Columbia, or run the all-school acceptance calculator to build a balanced list.
Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of South Carolina-Columbia?
University of South Carolina-Columbia has a 60% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of South Carolina-Columbia?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of South Carolina-Columbia scored 1180-1360 on the SAT. Scoring above 1360 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1180 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of South Carolina-Columbia?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of South Carolina-Columbia scored 26-32 on the ACT. Above 32 is strong, below 26 is below the typical admit.
Is University of South Carolina-Columbia a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of South Carolina-Columbia's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.