South Carolina State University Acceptance Rate
Orangeburg, South Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,830
- Admitted
- 8,034
- Yield
- 13.4%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, South Carolina State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 84.5% in 2014–15 to 81.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,911 to 9,830 (+238%) over that period.
Its 81.7% rate makes South Carolina State University more selective than about 38% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 16%.
South Carolina State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 13.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,911 | 2,461 | 84.5% | 641 |
| 2015–16 | 2,445 | 2,320 | 94.9% | 494 |
| 2016–17 | 2,847 | 2,455 | 86.2% | 628 |
| 2017–18 | 2,521 | 1,973 | 78.3% | 591 |
| 2018–19 | 3,415 | 1,818 | 53.2% | 541 |
| 2019–20 | 2,631 | 1,748 | 66.4% | 371 |
| 2020–21 | 3,128 | 2,943 | 94.1% | 479 |
| 2021–22 | 2,497 | 2,187 | 87.6% | 586 |
| 2022–23 | 6,833 | 5,733 | 83.9% | 902 |
| 2023–24 | 9,830 | 8,034 | 81.7% | 1,079 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,308 | 5,124 | 81.2% |
| Men | 3,522 | 2,910 | 82.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How South Carolina State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is South Carolina State University's acceptance rate?
South Carolina State University's acceptance rate is 81.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,034 admitted of 9,830 applicants).
Is South Carolina State University test optional?
South Carolina State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to South Carolina State University?
South Carolina State University received 9,830 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,034.
Is South Carolina State University getting harder to get into?
South Carolina State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 84.5% in 2014–15 to 81.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://scsu.edu/.