South Carolina Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score

Below is a list of the 16 private colleges in South Carolina with the highest SAT Score for incoming freshmen. Furman University leads the list with an average SAT Score of 1345. Alternatively, check out the ACT version of these rankings.

The SAT is a standardized test used by colleges to evaluate applicants. It is not a guarantee of success in college, but it is a strong indicator of academic potential.

List of South Carolina Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score
College Average SAT Score

Greenville, South Carolina

 1345

Spartanburg, South Carolina

 1270

Anderson, South Carolina

 1190

Tigerville, South Carolina

 1150

Spartanburg, South Carolina

 1130

Central, South Carolina

 1125

Columbia, South Carolina

 1092

Clinton, South Carolina

 1090

Gaffney, South Carolina

 1070

Hartsville, South Carolina

 1050

Charleston, South Carolina

 1045

Due West, South Carolina

 1035

Columbia, South Carolina

 995

Orangeburg, South Carolina

 940

Newberry, South Carolina

 940

Columbia, South Carolina

 915
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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: August 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.