Erskine College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Erskine College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

53.2%

Admission Difficulty for Erskine College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very Easy
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Erskine College is 53.2%. Its admission rate is the 6th lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Erskine College and can you get accepted?

Erskine College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 844 out of the 1,585 who applied were admitted.

Erskine College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.26. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Erskine College?

53% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Erskine College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.26 or better
Earn B grades in high school
Score 1040 on the SAT
Score 20 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Erskine College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.26*

Typical High School Grades

What GPA do you need to get into Erskine College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Erskine College are to have around a 3.26 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Erskine College accepts 53% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Erskine College is 3.26 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #25 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Erskine College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.26 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Erskine College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Erskine College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 48% of students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

920-1150

Applicants Submitting SAT

48%

SAT Scores for Erskine College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	460
Math 25th Percentile	460
Composite 25th Percentile	920

SAT Scores for Erskine College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	570
Math 75th Percentile	580
Composite 75th Percentile	1150
Average SAT Score	1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Erskine College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Erskine College is 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 920-1150. Students who get into Erskine College score in the top 74 percent of all SAT test takers.. Erskine College ranks #20 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Erskine College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 920 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 920, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 800, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Erskine College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1035, you have around a 53% chance of being admitted. A 1150 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 68% chance of getting in.

Erskine College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1150 and Above	Good	>68%
1035 to 1150	Avg +	53%-68%
920 to 1035	Avg -	37%-53%
805 to 920	Reach	24%-37%
Less than 805	Low	<24%

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Erskine College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

17-23

Applicants Submitting ACT

24%

ACT Scores for Erskine College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	16
Math 25th Percentile	17
Composite 25th Percentile	17

ACT Scores for Erskine College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	22
Math 75th Percentile	23
Composite 75th Percentile	23
Average ACT Score	20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Erskine College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Erskine College is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 23. The school ranks #19 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

24 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Erskine College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Erskine College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Erskine College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 53% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 68% with a 23 ACT score.

Erskine College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23 and Above	Good	>68%
20 to 23	Avg +	53%-68%
17 to 20	Avg -	37%-53%
14 to 17	Reach	24%-37%
Less than 14	Low	<24%

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High School Class Rank

69% of Erskine College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 35% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Erskine College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	35%
Top 25% of class	69%
Top 50% of class	87%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Erskine College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	521	1,064	1,585
Accepted	264	580	844
Acceptance Rate	51%	55%	53%
Enrolled	90	178	268
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	34%	31%	32%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Erskine College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Erskine College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Erskine College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Erskine College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Erskine College is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.26 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1040 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1150 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 20 on the ACT places you in a strong position.