18 colleges ยท fall 2024 data
South Carolina colleges by SAT and ACT score
18 South Carolina colleges report SAT or ACT ranges for the fall 2024 entering class, including 10 public colleges. The median SAT midpoint is about 1130. Sorted from the highest score range to the lowest.
| College | SAT middle 50% | ACT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | Test policy (fall 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furman University | 1260-1430 | 28-32 | 43% | Test-optional |
| Clemson University | 1240-1410 | 28-32 | 38% | Test-optional |
| Wofford College | 1198-1343 | 27-31 | 52% | Test-optional |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | 1180-1360 | 26-32 | 60% | Test-optional |
| College of Charleston | 1140-1310 | 25-30 | 60% | Test-optional |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 1085-1285 | 22-27 | 23% | Test-optional |
| Anderson University | 1100-1280 | 22-29 | 55% | Test-optional |
| North Greenville University | 1060-1240 | 20-28 | 67% | Test-optional |
| Coastal Carolina University | 1050-1220 | 21-26 | 75% | Test-optional |
| Converse University | 1010-1250 | 19-26 | 68% | Test-optional |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | 980-1220 | 19-26 | 79% | Test-optional |
| Winthrop University | 1010-1220 | 20-27 | 79% | Test-optional |
| Southern Wesleyan University | 1040-1210 | 22-28 | 100% | Test-optional |
| Presbyterian College | 980-1200 | 21-26 | 68% | Test-optional |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | 1005-1175 | 21-26 | 67% | Test-optional |
| Lander University | 950-1178 | 16-23 | 81% | Test-optional |
| Charleston Southern University | 930-1160 | 18-24 | 97% | Test-optional |
| Francis Marion University | 870-1115 | 16-24 | 86% | Test-optional |
Ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Check your own score against every college in the directory.
FAQ
South Carolina college admissions questions
Which South Carolina college has the highest SAT scores?
Furman University has the highest score range in South Carolina in this directory, with an SAT middle 50% of 1260-1430 and an acceptance rate of 43% for fall 2024.
What is a typical SAT score for South Carolina colleges?
Across the 18 South Carolina colleges here that report SAT ranges, the median SAT midpoint is about 1130. Ranges run from 870-1115 at Francis Marion University up to 1260-1430 at Furman University.
How many South Carolina colleges required the SAT or ACT?
0 of the 18 South Carolina colleges listed here reported requiring SAT or ACT scores for fall 2024. Policies have changed since, so confirm with each college.
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Where these numbers come from
- College Scorecard data downloads (June 10, 2026 release)U.S. Department of Education
- College Scorecard data dictionary and cohort mapU.S. Department of Education
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)National Center for Education Statistics
Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.
Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.
Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.
Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].