South Carolina Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

The 2025 average ACT score of public South Carolina colleges is 25 which is 1 point(s) higher than previous ACT score of 25.

Clemson University has the highest ACT score of 31 among 8 South Carolina colleges that consider ACT score for admission.

Of those 8 South Carolina colleges, 4 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 0 schools' scores decreased. 4 schools' scores are same as last year.

The table below shows the 8 South Carolina colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $31,879 and graduate tuition & fees is $24,906 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High ACT Score South Carolina Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 62.59%, and the average SAT score is 1,171, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Comparison between South Carolina Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. South Carolina Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Clemson University Clemson, SCPublic, 4-year 31
1		1,32038.34%20.69%$40,866
($15,554)		29,07787.00%16 to 1
2
-		University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SCPublic, 4-year 29
-		1,27060.15%22.94%$36,298
($12,688)		38,53279.00%19 to 1
3
-		College of Charleston Charleston, SCPublic, 4-year 27
-		1,22060.03%11.91%$38,296
($12,978)		11,92666.00%16 to 1
4
-		Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SCPublic, 4-year 25
1		1,19022.72%90.93%$38,508
($12,570)		3,79375.00%11 to 1
5
-		Winthrop University Rock Hill, SCPublic, 4-year 24
1		1,11579.25%15.04%$28,676
($14,678)		4,89457.00%13 to 1
6
1		Coastal Carolina University Conway, SCPublic, 4-year 23
-		1,14075.27%16.91%$29,628
($11,640)		11,34848.00%17 to 1
7
-		University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SCPublic, 4-year 22
2		1,12078.54%28.22%$21,218
($10,760)		4,02240.00%16 to 1
8
1		Francis Marion University Florence, SCPublic, 4-year 20
-		99086.39%22.47%$21,544
($11,170)		4,11243.00%13 to 1
Average251,17162.59%28.64%$31,879
($12,755)		13,46361.88%15 to 1