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University of South Carolina Columbia

University of South Carolina Columbia
1244 Blossom Street
Columbia, SC 29208


Website: https://www.sc.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 868-5872 5872
800 868-5872 5872 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: December 1
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.66
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 97%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 97%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 42,188
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 27,022
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 2,238
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 28
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 38%
Admission may be deferred: no

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