The 2025 average SAT score of private South Carolina colleges is 1167 which is 16 points lower than previous SAT score of 1183.
Furman University has the highest SAT score of 1340 among 8 South Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Of those 8 South Carolina colleges, 2 schools' SAT scores increased compared to last year, and 5 schools' scores decreased. 1 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 8 South Carolina colleges with the highest SAT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $38,627 and graduate tuition & fees is $20,875 for the academic year 2024-2025.
| School Name | SAT Score | ACT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | Furman University Greenville, SCPrivate, 4-year | 1,340 10 | 31 | 42.95% | 13.09% | $59,770 | 2,554 | 79.00% | 10 to 1 |
| 2 - | Wofford College Spartanburg, SCPrivate, 4-year | 1,277 4 | 28 | 51.94% | 18.44% | $56,005 | 1,817 | 84.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 3 1 | Anderson University Anderson, SCPrivate, 4-year | 1,190 - | 25 | 54.71% | 32.52% | $34,970 | 4,710 | 66.00% | 13 to 1 |
| 4 1 | North Greenville University Tigerville, SCPrivate, 4-year | 1,160 20 | 23 | 66.67% | 32.27% | $25,800 | 2,304 | 55.00% | 13 to 1 |
| 5 2 | Converse University Spartanburg, SCPrivate, 4-year | 1,130 20 | 23 | 67.74% | 11.99% | $25,240 | 1,787 | 62.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 6 - | Southern Wesleyan University Central, SCPrivate, 4-year | 1,100 20 | 24 | 99.53% | 33.41% | $29,800 | 980 | 52.00% | 10 to 1 |
| 6 3 | Presbyterian College Clinton, SCPrivate, 4-year | 1,100 110 | 23 | 68.37% | 11.62% | $44,910 | 1,095 | 51.00% | 11 to 1 |
| 8 - | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SCPrivate, 4-year | 1,040 20 | 21 | 96.46% | 17.69% | $32,520 | 3,832 | 47.00% | 12 to 1 |
| Average | 1,167 | 25 | 68.55% | 21.38% | $38,627 | 2,385 | 62.00% | 12 to 1 |