University of South Carolina-Lancaster Acceptance Rate
Lancaster, South Carolina · Public · 2 to 4-year
- Applicants
- 646
- Admitted
- 490
- Yield
- 69.6%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 646 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-Lancaster's acceptance rate has risen from 63.5% in 2014–15 to 75.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 680 to 646 (-5%) over that period.
Its 75.9% rate makes University of South Carolina-Lancaster more selective than about 51% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (72.5% for women vs 79.7% for men, a 7.2-point gap). University of South Carolina-Lancaster has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 69.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 680 | 432 | 63.5% | 336 |
| 2015–16 | 734 | 528 | 71.9% | 359 |
| 2016–17 | 700 | 429 | 61.3% | 287 |
| 2017–18 | 769 | 498 | 64.8% | 319 |
| 2018–19 | 756 | 505 | 66.8% | 325 |
| 2019–20 | 2,017 | 1,656 | 82.1% | 334 |
| 2020–21 | 852 | 639 | 75% | 337 |
| 2021–22 | 709 | 621 | 87.6% | 367 |
| 2022–23 | 731 | 557 | 76.2% | 341 |
| 2023–24 | 646 | 490 | 75.9% | 341 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 345 | 250 | 72.5% |
| Men | 301 | 240 | 79.7% |
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-Lancaster's acceptance rate?
University of South Carolina-Lancaster's acceptance rate is 75.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (490 admitted of 646 applicants).
Is University of South Carolina-Lancaster test optional?
University of South Carolina-Lancaster is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of South Carolina-Lancaster?
University of South Carolina-Lancaster received 646 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 490.
Is University of South Carolina-Lancaster getting harder to get into?
University of South Carolina-Lancaster has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63.5% in 2014–15 to 75.9% 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/lancaster/index.php.