SMC Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Spartanburg Methodist College Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is SMC to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. SMC's acceptance rate is 78.16% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,212 students applied and 1,729 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into SMC.

To apply to SMC, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

SMC's yield rate is 27.99%, which is slightly higher by 4.32 percentage points (approximately 18.2% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to SMC at South Carolina colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, SMC's acceptance rate is 78.16% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.99%. 822 men and 1,390 women applied to SMC and 642 men and 1,087 women students were accepted.

Among them, 211 men and 273 women were enrolled in SMC. You can explore the SMC's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SMC
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,212	822	1,390	0	0
Admitted	1,729	642	1,087	0	0
Enrolled	484	211	273	0	0
Acceptance Rate	78.16%	78.10%	78.20%	-	-
Yield	27.99%	32.87%	25.11%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Spartanburg Methodist College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 484 first-year students enrolled in SMC. The proportion of full-time students is 97.52% and part-time students is 2.48%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.60% and women students is 56.40%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SMC.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at SMC
	Total	Men	Women
Total	484	211	273
Full-time	472	204	268
Part-time	12	7	5

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at SMC. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Spartanburg Methodist College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

SMC Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to SMC:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.smcsc.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.smcsc.edu/apply-online/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor

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What is the acceptance rate at the SMC?

SMC is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 78.16%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to SMC?

SMC does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does SMC require essays or personal statements?

SMC does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for SMC admission?

SMC does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

SMC does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, SMC requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, SMC requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for SMC?

The institutional SAT code for SMC is 5627 and 4-digit ACT code is 3878.