University of South Carolina SAT scores.
1270
Median SAT (composite)
1190–1350
Middle 50% of admits
26–32
ACT range (25th–75th)
30,187
Undergraduates
SAT data from University of South Carolina's Common Data Set (2024-2025) (source) · acceptance rate from federal College Scorecard / IPEDS · updated August 2026
SAT scores by section.
among admitted students at University of South Carolina
| Section | 25th percentile | Median (50th) | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading & Writing | 600 | 640 | 680 |
| Math | 580 | 630 | 680 |
Score distribution.
share of enrolled first-years in each score band (Common Data Set 2024-2025)
SAT composite
1400-1600
17%
1200-1399
57%
1000-1199
25%
800-999
1%
Reading & Writing
700-800
20%
600-699
56%
500-599
22%
400-499
2%
Math
700-800
20%
600-699
47%
500-599
30%
400-499
3%
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