University of South Carolina Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

For the application year 2024, the University of South Carolina has an acceptance rate of 31.5%, with 14,772 students admitted out of 46,900 applicants. This marks a significant increase in competitiveness compared to the previous year, 2023, which had a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 61.9% with 18,270 admits from 29,532 applicants. Notably, acceptance rates have been on a decline, falling from 69.3% in 2020 and 69.1% in 2021, showcasing a trend towards increased selectivity in the admissions process. This decrease indicates that applicants should be prepared for a more competitive landscape moving forward.