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University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into University of South Carolina Salkehatchie

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

70.9%
Admission Difficulty for University of South Carolina Salkehatchie
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie is 70.9%.  Its admission rate is the 15th lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

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

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 351 out of the 495 who applied were admitted.

38% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie?

71% 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.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of South Carolina Salkehatchie you should:

  • Score 920 on the SAT
  • Score 16 on the ACT

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

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

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University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

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

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

830-1000

Applicants Submitting SAT 

36%
SAT Scores for University of South Carolina Salkehatchie
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 420
Math 25th Percentile 410
Composite 25th Percentile 830
SAT Scores for University of South Carolina Salkehatchie
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 500
Math 75th Percentile 500
Composite 75th Percentile 1000
Average SAT Score 920

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie is 920 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 830-1000. Students who get into University of South Carolina Salkehatchie score in the top 87 percent of all SAT test takers..  University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie ranks #31 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 920 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 830 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 830, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 740, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of South Carolina Salkehatchie 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 920 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 915, you have around a 71% chance of being admitted. A 1000 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

University of South Carolina Salkehatchie admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1000 and Above Good >82%
915 to 1000 Avg + 71%-82%
830 to 915 Avg - 56%-71%
745 to 830 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 745 Low <40%
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University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

14-18 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

69%
ACT Scores for University of South Carolina Salkehatchie
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 12
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 14
ACT Scores for University of South Carolina Salkehatchie
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 18
Math 75th Percentile 17
Composite 75th Percentile 18
Average ACT Score 16

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie is 16, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 14 and 18.  The school ranks #29 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 16. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 14 and score in the score in the top 87 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 69 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of South Carolina Salkehatchie.

Score Submission Requirements

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

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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 University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 16 score has around 71% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 82% with a 18 ACT score.

University of South Carolina Salkehatchie admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
18 and Above Good >82%
16 to 18 Avg + 71%-82%
14 to 16 Avg - 56%-71%
12 to 14 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 12 Low <40%
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Admission Statistics

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

University of South Carolina Salkehatchie admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 282 213 495
Accepted 194 157 351
Acceptance Rate 69% 74% 71%
Enrolled 67 68 135
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 35% 43% 38%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

University of South Carolina Salkehatchie Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even 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 University of South Carolina Salkehatchie
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218681 IPEDS survey data for University of South Carolina Salkehatchie.

Last updated February 24, 2024