
The University of South Carolina - Salkehatchie's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 is 76%, with 700 applicants and 534 accepted. This marks an increase from the 70.9% acceptance rate in 2022, when 495 students applied and 351 were admitted. Historical data shows fluctuation over the years: acceptance rates ranged from a high of 85% in 2020 with 911 applicants to a low of 52% in 2015 with 855 applicants. Notably, the acceptance rate decreased from 85% in 2020 to 59% in 2017 before stabilizing and rising again in recent years, indicating changes in applicant competitiveness and admission strategies.