University of South Carolina-Sumter Acceptance Rate
Sumter, South Carolina · Public · 2 to 4-year
- Applicants
- 594
- Admitted
- 453
- Yield
- 61.4%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 594 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-Sumter's acceptance rate has risen from 57.6% in 2014–15 to 76.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 547 to 594 (+9%) over that period.
Its 76.3% rate makes University of South Carolina-Sumter 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 (73.6% for women vs 80.6% for men, a 7-point gap). University of South Carolina-Sumter has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 61.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 547 | 315 | 57.6% | 216 |
| 2015–16 | 497 | 311 | 62.6% | 194 |
| 2016–17 | 508 | 338 | 66.5% | 219 |
| 2017–18 | 688 | 477 | 69.3% | 268 |
| 2018–19 | 860 | 538 | 62.6% | 255 |
| 2019–20 | 1,658 | 1,360 | 82% | 258 |
| 2020–21 | 846 | 611 | 72.2% | 240 |
| 2021–22 | 518 | 434 | 83.8% | 265 |
| 2022–23 | 558 | 401 | 71.9% | 207 |
| 2023–24 | 594 | 453 | 76.3% | 278 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 367 | 270 | 73.6% |
| Men | 227 | 183 | 80.6% |
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-Sumter's acceptance rate?
University of South Carolina-Sumter's acceptance rate is 76.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (453 admitted of 594 applicants).
Is University of South Carolina-Sumter test optional?
University of South Carolina-Sumter is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of South Carolina-Sumter?
University of South Carolina-Sumter received 594 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 453.
Is University of South Carolina-Sumter getting harder to get into?
University of South Carolina-Sumter has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57.6% 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: www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/sumter/index.php.