University of South Carolina-Lancaster Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Lancaster is 76.2%.  Its admission rate is the 21st lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of South Carolina-Lancaster and can you get accepted?

University of South Carolina Lancaster is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 557 out of the 731 who applied were admitted.

Of those applicants who were admitted, 61% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into University of South Carolina-Lancaster?

76% 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 Lancaster you should:

• Score 1000 on the SAT
• Score 18 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

University of South Carolina Lancaster has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by University of South Carolina Lancaster. 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 Lancaster?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of South Carolina-Lancaster is 1000 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 910-1090. Students who get into University of South Carolina Lancaster score in the top 76 percent of all SAT test takers..  University of South Carolina-Lancaster ranks #25 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1000 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of South Carolina-Lancaster regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 910 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 910, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 820, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of South Carolina Lancaster 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 1000 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 1000, you have around a 76% chance of being admitted. A 1090 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% 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 University of South Carolina-Lancaster?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of South Carolina-Lancaster is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 20.  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 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

50 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of South Carolina Lancaster.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of South Carolina Lancaster 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 University of South Carolina-Lancaster for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 76% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 86% with a 20 ACT score.

High School Class Rank

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 Lancaster is $40.

Application Requirements

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

Credits Accepted