University of South Carolina-Columbia SAT and ACT scores
Columbia, SC · public college · 28,470 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of South Carolina-Columbia reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Columbia?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of South Carolina-Columbia scored 1180 to 1360, with an average of 1297. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Columbia?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 26 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of South Carolina-Columbia require the SAT or ACT?
University of South Carolina-Columbia reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of South Carolina-Columbia accept the CLT?
University of South Carolina-Columbia is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in South Carolina with similar scores
- Wofford CollegeSAT 1198–1343
- College of CharlestonSAT 1140–1310
- Clemson UniversitySAT 1240–1410
- American College of the Building ArtsSAT 1130–1290
- Furman UniversitySAT 1260–1430
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Covenant CollegeSAT 1160–1380
- Lipscomb UniversitySAT 1160–1380
- Michigan State UniversitySAT 1180–1360
- Oregon State UniversitySAT 1140–1400
- Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySAT 1175–1365
- Pratt Institute-MainSAT 1150–1390
More about University of South Carolina-Columbia
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of South Carolina-Columbia (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026