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University of South Carolina Score Requirements
The University of South Carolina requires a minimum TOEFL score of 77 and an IELTS score of 6.5 for admission. The average SAT score is 1270, with a range between the 25th percentile at 1190 and the 75th percentile at 1350. For the ACT, the average is 29, with the 25th percentile at 26 and the 75th percentile at 32. The average unweighted GPA is 3.69, with the 25th percentile at 3.5 and the 75th percentile at 3.75. The university allows superscoring for standardized tests and has adopted a test-optional policy. The average IB score is 36, with scores ranging from a 25th percentile of 33 to a 75th percentile of 38.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of South Carolina's unweighted GPA for undergraduate admissions has an average of 3.69. The 25th percentile GPA stands at 3.5, while the 75th percentile is 3.75. Data for the weighted GPA is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1190-1350
Average: 1270
Submitting SAT: 29%
Math: 580-680
Reading: 600-680
The University of South Carolina reports an average SAT score of 1270, with a 25th percentile score of 1190 and a 75th percentile score of 1350. In terms of the SAT components, the math section has a 25th percentile score of 580 and a 75th percentile score of 680, while the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) scores are 600 at the 25th percentile and 680 at the 75th percentile. Only 29% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
26-32
Average: 29
Submitting ACT: 15%
Math: 24-30
English: 25-34
Reading: 28-34
Science: 25-32
The University of South Carolina reports an average ACT score of 29 for undergraduates, with a 25th percentile score of 26 and a 75th percentile score of 32. In terms of individual components, the 25th and 75th percentiles for Math are 24 and 30, for English are 25 and 34, for Reading are 28 and 34, and for Science are 25 and 32. Additionally, 15% of students submit their ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
77-77
Average: 77
Minimum: 77
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of South Carolina requires a minimum TOEFL score of 77 for undergraduate admissions. The average score is also 77, with both the 25th and 75th percentile scores at 77. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of South Carolina allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, which means they consider the highest scores from different test sections across multiple test dates to create the best possible composite score. This approach can benefit students by allowing them to showcase their strongest performances rather than being penalized for weaker sections.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of South Carolina is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of test scores, allowing applicants to share their results without submitting official scores immediately. Among applicants, 29% choose to submit SAT scores and 15% submit ACT scores; the total of 44% indicates that some students submit both tests.
More DetailsIB Requirements
33-38
Average: 36
The University of South Carolina has an average IB score of 36, with a 25th percentile score of 33 and a 75th percentile score of 38. For recommended subjects, students are encouraged to take higher-level courses in Biology, Chemistry, Math AA, and Psychology, while standard-level courses should include English B, History, and Business and Management.
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