University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1180–1360

Median ~1270

Acceptance rate

60%

Enrollment

29,820

ACT middle 50%

26–32

What the numbers say about University of South Carolina-Columbia

The reported middle 50% spans 180 points, from 1180 to 1360. A planning score near or above 1400 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 630 Reading and Writing and 630 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 60% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 79% completion rate and $62,177 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$12,688

Tuition (out-of-state)

$35,972

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$62,177

4-year completion rate (150% time)

79%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1180 and 1360. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1400 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1360 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1270 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1180 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

Compare to other colleges →

Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to University of South Carolina-Columbia's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of Central Florida	Orlando, FL	1200–1350	40%
Michigan State University	East Lansing, MI	1180–1360	85%
George Mason University	Fairfax, VA	1160–1360	87%
University of Oregon	Eugene, OR	1130–1360	88%
Pace University	New York, NY	1180–1340	76%
State University of New York at New Paltz	New Paltz, NY	1170–1340	62%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for University of South Carolina-Columbia?

University of South Carolina-Columbia's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1180–1360, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1400 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is University of South Carolina-Columbia's acceptance rate?

University of South Carolina-Columbia's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 60%.

How much does it cost to attend University of South Carolina-Columbia?

In-state tuition is approximately $12,688 and out-of-state is approximately $35,972. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is University of South Carolina-Columbia test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of South Carolina-Columbia's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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