University of South Carolina-Columbia admissions
Columbia, SC
University of South Carolina-Columbia acceptance rate
60.2%
31,701 of 52,703 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Moderately selective. With a rate like this, University of South Carolina-Columbia is often a target for students with solid grades and test scores.
Key numbers
- Yield: 23% of admitted students enrolled (7,272 of 31,701).
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Common questions about University of South Carolina-Columbia
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
University of South Carolina-Columbia admitted 60.2% of applicants (31,701 of 52,703) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
7,272 of the 31,701 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 23%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
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