- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $17,928 a year (2022–23)
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South Carolina State University reported an acceptance rate of 83% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. South Carolina State University reviews each application.
South Carolina State University GPA requirements
South Carolina State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and South Carolina State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
South Carolina State University acceptance rate
South Carolina State University admitted 9,102 of 11,017 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
South Carolina State University is a public 4-year university in Orangeburg, South Carolina, with 2,950 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What South Carolina State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
South Carolina State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
South Carolina State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,928 a year at South Carolina State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at South Carolina State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. South Carolina State University admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into South Carolina State University?
A lot: South Carolina State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into South Carolina State University?
South Carolina State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to South Carolina State University?
Check South Carolina State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. South Carolina State University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How many applicants get into South Carolina State University?
South Carolina State University's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,102 of 11,017 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is South Carolina State University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. South Carolina State University admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does it matter at South Carolina State University if a parent went there?
No. South Carolina State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does South Carolina State University ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. South Carolina State University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does South Carolina State University accept AP credit?
Yes. South Carolina State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at South Carolina State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,928 a year at South Carolina State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check South Carolina State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: South Carolina State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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