University of South Carolina-Union Admission Requirements

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University of South Carolina-Union Admission Overview

University of South Carolina-Union admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year University of South Carolina-Union admitted 62.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+). University of South Carolina-Union is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of South Carolina-Union Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

62.2%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

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Admission difficulty for University of South Carolina Union

Acceptance Rate

The University of South Carolina-Union acceptance rate is 62.2%. Last year, 224 of 360 applicants were admitted. That is the 8th lowest acceptance rate in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

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

University of South Carolina-Union is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of South Carolina Union typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Of those admitted, 58% enrolled. That suggests University of South Carolina-Union is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of South Carolina-Union GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at University of South Carolina-Union typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. University of South Carolina-Union is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #23 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

University of South Carolina-Union SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

830-1020

Freshmen who sent SAT

41%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 420
  • Math 410
  • Composite 830
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of South Carolina Union

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 520
  • Math 500
  • Composite 1020
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of South Carolina Union

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at University of South Carolina-Union typically score around a 930 SAT (middle 50% 830–1020) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 27th percentile nationally. University of South Carolina-Union ranks #29 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 830 to 1020

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View other colleges which accept students in the 930 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of South Carolina-Union ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

15-18

Freshmen reporting ACT

68%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 13
  • Math 15
  • Composite 15
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of South Carolina Union

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 17
  • Composite 18
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of South Carolina Union

Average ACT

Incoming testers at University of South Carolina-Union typically have around a 16 ACT (mid-50 15–18) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 25th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of South Carolina-Union places #32 among colleges in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 18

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 16.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of South Carolina Union admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 199 161 360
Accepted 111 113 224
Acceptance Rate 56% 70% 62%
Enrolled 53 76 129
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 48% 67% 58%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

University of South Carolina Union application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of South Carolina Union
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

University of South Carolina-Union is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 62.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218706.

GPA calculator: University of South Carolina Union GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026