Resources › For Students and Parents SAT Scores for Admission to South Carolina Colleges A Side-by-Side Comparison of College Admissions Data Share Flipboard Email Print Tilman Hall at Clemson University. Angie Yates / Flickr For Students and Parents Test Prep SAT Test Prep Test Prep Strategies Study Skills ACT Test Prep GRE Test Prep LSAT Test Prep Certifications Homework Help Private School College Admissions College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove Facebook Twitter College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 18, 2020 If you're hoping to go to college in South Carolina, you have many excellent options with wide-ranging admissions criteria. The table below provides a partial sense of what it takes to get into some of South Carolina's selective colleges. The comparison table shows scores for the middle 50% of enrolled students. South Carolina Colleges SAT Scores (mid 50%) (Learn what these numbers mean) Reading25% Reading75% Math 25% Math 75% Writing75% Writing75% Anderson University 470 585 460 560 — — Charleston Southern University 460 560 450 550 — — The Citadel 470 580 480 580 — — Claflin University 430 470 400 480 — — Clemson University 560 660 590 680 — — Coastal Carolina University 460 540 470 550 — — College of Charleston 500 600 500 590 — — Columbia International University 460 610 468 590 — — Converse College 460 590 440 550 — — Erskine College 450 560 450 560 — — Francis Marion University 410 520 400 510 — — Furman University — — — — — — North Greenville University 430 620 480 690 — — Presbyterian College 500 600 500 610 — — South Carolina State 350 440 330 433 — — USC Aiken 440 530 430 530 — — USC Beaufort 420 520 420 510 — — USC Columbia 560 650 560 650 — — USC Upstate 430 520 430 520 — — Winthrop University 460 570 450 565 — — Wofford College 520 630 530 640 — — *View the ACT version of this table If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're on target for admission to one of these South Carolina colleges. Keep in mind that 25% of enrolled students have SAT scores below those listed. Also, remember that SAT scores are just one part of the application. The admissions officers at most of these South Carolina colleges, especially the top South Carolina colleges, will also want to see a strong academic record, a winning essay, meaningful extracurricular activities and good letters of recommendation. Source: The National Center for Educational Statistics Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "SAT Scores for Admission to South Carolina Colleges." ThoughtCo, Oct. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/sat-scores-for-south-carolina-colleges-788639. Grove, Allen. (2020, October 29). SAT Scores for Admission to South Carolina Colleges. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/sat-scores-for-south-carolina-colleges-788639 Grove, Allen. "SAT Scores for Admission to South Carolina Colleges." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/sat-scores-for-south-carolina-colleges-788639 (accessed March 22, 2023). copy citation By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies