Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
South Carolina State admits about 8 in 10 applicants (83%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 39% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (84% and 82%).
$25 to apply
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
11% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.
Uses a wait list; numbers not published
Applying early
Early action (not binding)
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How South Carolina State reads a record
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered. Scores aren't read.
What they look at
- High school GPA
- Required
- High school record
- Required
- Class rank
- Considered
- College-prep program
- Considered
- Recommendations
- Considered
- Essay
- Considered
- Legacy status
- Not considered
- Work experience
- Considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- Not considered
- English proficiency test
- Required
- Other tests
- Not considered
Transferring in
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- The housing deposit is refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
On the admissions map
The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. South Carolina State University doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
Not considered
Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;South Carolina State University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;South Carolina State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)