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South Carolina State University Score Requirements
South Carolina State University has an average SAT score of 1070, with a 25th percentile score of 770 and a 75th percentile score of 1080. The average ACT score is 16, with a range from the 25th percentile at 14 to the 75th percentile at 19. For English language proficiency tests, the TOEFL average score is 61 (minimum score required), while the Duolingo average score is 90 (also the minimum). The average unweighted GPA is 3.08. The university operates a test-optional policy for admissions.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
South Carolina State University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.08 for undergraduate admissions. Data for the weighted GPA, including the average, 25th percentile, and 75th percentile, is not disclosed. There are no additional details available regarding percentile breakdowns for unweighted GPA.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
770-1080
Average: 1070
Submitting SAT: 1.25%
Math: 370-515
Reading: 400-565
South Carolina State University has an average SAT score of 1070. The 25th percentile score is 770, while the 75th percentile score is 1080. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 370 and the 75th percentile is 515. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is 400 and the 75th percentile is 565. Approximately 1.25% of students submit SAT scores.
More DetailsACT Requirements
14-19
Average: 16
Submitting ACT: 8.16%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
South Carolina State University has an average ACT score of 16, with a 25th percentile score of 14 and a 75th percentile score of 19. Only 8.16% of students have submitted their ACT scores. Specific component scores for math, English, reading, and science are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
61-61
Average: 61
Minimum: 61
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
South Carolina State University has a TOEFL average score of 61, which is also the minimum score required for admissions. The range of scores shows that both the 25th and 75th percentiles fall at 61. Data for the individual components of the TOEFL, including listening, reading, speaking, and writing, are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
South Carolina State University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that a college considers the highest section scores from multiple test dates when evaluating a student's application. Since SCSU does not permit this practice, applicants should focus on achieving strong scores on their tests rather than relying on the potential for score improvements across multiple attempts.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
South Carolina State University is a test-optional institution, meaning students are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, self-reporting of scores is not allowed, so students must provide official scores if they choose to submit them. Approximately 9.41% of applicants submit test scores, with 1.25% submitting SAT scores and 8.16% submitting ACT scores. The total exceeds 100% as some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
22-30
Average: 30
South Carolina State University has an average IB score of 30, with a 25th percentile score of 22 and a 75th percentile score also of 30. Recommended higher level subjects include Biology, Psychology, Math AA, and English A (Lang & Lit), while standard level subjects include History, Chemistry, and Business and Management.
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