USC Beaufort Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at USC Beaufort is 69.2%.  Its admission rate is the 12th lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into USC Beaufort and can you get accepted?

USC Beaufort is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,899 out of the 2,745 who applied were admitted.

University of South Carolina Beaufort typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.82. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into USC Beaufort?

69% 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 University of South Carolina Beaufort you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.82 or better
• Earn A- grades in high school
• Score 1030 on the SAT
• Score 19 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into University of South Carolina Beaufort?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into USC Beaufort are to have around a 3.82 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as USC Beaufort accepts 69% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at USC Beaufort is 3.82 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #7 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since USC Beaufort 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 3.8 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by University of South Carolina Beaufort. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of South Carolina Beaufort?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at USC Beaufort is 1030 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1110. Students who get into University of South Carolina Beaufort score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers..  USC Beaufort ranks #22 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1030 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. USC Beaufort regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of South Carolina Beaufort 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1030 SAT score range.

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 1025, you have around a 69% chance of being admitted. A 1110 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 81% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into USC Beaufort?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to USC Beaufort is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 22.  The school ranks #24 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. 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.

58 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of South Carolina Beaufort.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of South Carolina Beaufort is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into USC Beaufort for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 69% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 83% with a 22 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of South Carolina Beaufort is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of South Carolina Beaufort and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because USC Beaufort is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.82 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1030 on the SAT and 19 on the ACT will further lock in your application.