University of South Carolina
Source: u_south_carolina.md
University of South Carolina
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: ~60,000
- Overall acceptance rate: 43%
- Early round: EA (Oct 15 deadline) — no separate EA rate published
- Class size: ~7,800
- Yield: 26%
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 1190-1390
- ACT middle 50%: 26-32
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.69
- Top 10% of HS class: 30%
- Testing policy: Test-optional (through Fall/Spring/Summer 2026)
Demographics
- Women: 59%, Asian: 4%, Black: 10%, Hispanic: 6%, White: 70%, International: 4%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket |
Net Price |
| $0-$30,000 |
$12,426 |
| $30,001-$48,000 |
$16,111 |
| $48,001-$75,000 |
$20,783 |
| $75,001-$110,000 |
$22,382 |
| Over $110,000 |
$24,449 |
Athletics
~500 varsity athletes (~1.7% of undergrads). NCAA Division I (FBS), SEC (Southeastern Conference). 21 varsity sports.
Notable
South Carolina's flagship; strong in-state draw. In-state tuition ~$13,000 vs ~$34,000 OOS. Honors College (middle 50% SAT 1410-1510) is significantly more selective than university-wide admission. Strong international business program. Women's basketball and baseball are nationally prominent. Columbia, SC is the state capital, providing government and internship opportunities.
Sources
- USC Common Data Set 2024-2025 (via GradGPT)
- USC Institutional Research enrollment data
- College Factual net price and diversity data
- USC Admissions freshman applicant page