University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie Acceptance Rate
Allendale, South Carolina · Public · 2 to 4-year
- Applicants
- 700
- Admitted
- 534
- Yield
- 29.4%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 700 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie's acceptance rate has risen from 53.4% in 2014–15 to 76.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 678 to 700 (+3%) over that period.
Its 76.3% rate makes University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie more selective than about 50% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (73.8% for women vs 79.4% for men, a 5.6-point gap). University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 29.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 678 | 362 | 53.4% | 269 |
| 2015–16 | 855 | 444 | 51.9% | 258 |
| 2016–17 | 815 | 504 | 61.8% | 304 |
| 2017–18 | 828 | 487 | 58.8% | 240 |
| 2018–19 | 1,390 | 1,002 | 72.1% | 271 |
| 2019–20 | 1,442 | 1,056 | 73.2% | 220 |
| 2020–21 | 911 | 778 | 85.4% | 215 |
| 2021–22 | 369 | 266 | 72.1% | 132 |
| 2022–23 | 495 | 351 | 70.9% | 135 |
| 2023–24 | 700 | 534 | 76.3% | 157 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 385 | 284 | 73.8% |
| Men | 315 | 250 | 79.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of South 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 University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie's acceptance rate?
University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie's acceptance rate is 76.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (534 admitted of 700 applicants).
Is University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie test optional?
University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie?
University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie received 700 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 534.
Is University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie getting harder to get into?
University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.4% in 2014–15 to 76.3% 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: sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/salkehatchie/index.php.