What division is South Carolina?

South Carolina competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the SEC.

What GPA do you need for South Carolina?

The average GPA at South Carolina is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is South Carolina?

South Carolina has an enrollment of approximately 29,820 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at South Carolina?

South Carolina has an acceptance rate of 60%.

How do I get recruited to play at South Carolina?

To get recruited at South Carolina, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against South Carolina's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

South Carolina

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

29,820

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

60%

Acceptance

79%

Graduation

92%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

South Carolina is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the SEC, located in Columbia, SC. We map football, basketball, and track & field at South Carolina, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Graduation

79%

Acceptance

60%

Student:Faculty

19:1

Avg SAT

1,297

Retention

92%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$50,621

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About South Carolina Athletics

South Carolina is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Columbia, SC, competing in the SEC. With an enrollment of 29,820 students, South Carolina offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at South Carolina with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at South Carolina is 3.6. The school maintains a 79% graduation rate.

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