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The GPA Requirements for South Carolina Colleges

Grade point average, or GPA, is one factor that colleges consider when making admissions decisions. A student's GPA shows his academic success during high school and can serve as a predictor for his success in college. A strong GPA in a challenging academic curriculum makes for a competitive admissions application. There are 32 colleges and universities in South Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report, and many of those schools provide applicants with information about GPA requirements.

  1. University of South Carolina

    • Although the University of South Carolina does not require its applicants to have a minimum GPA, it reports that students with a B average, or a 3.0, are competitive for admission. In addition, 75 percent of the fall 2008 freshman class earned a GPA of 3.37 on a 4.0 scale. The school bases the GPA on the following high school courses: four units of English; three units of math, laboratory science and social studies; two units of a foreign language; four academic electives and one unit of physical education.

      University of South Carolina
      902 Sumter Street Access, Lieber College
      Columbia, SC 29208
      803-777-7700
      sc.edu

    Clemson University

    • Like the University of South Carolina, Clemson University does not have a minimum GPA for admission. However, the average high school GPA for Clemson students is 3.59. Students earn this GPA in four units of English; three units of math, laboratory science, foreign language and social science; two additional academic units; and one unit of physical education.

      Clemson University
      105 Sikes Hall
      Box 345124
      Clemson, SC 29634
      864-656-2287
      clemson.edu

    College of Charleston

    • The College of Charleston expects its applicants to have an A or B unweighted GPA. This means high school students should earn at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The admissions committee prefers to see this GPA earned in a rigorous academic curriculum that includes four units of English and math; three units of laboratory science, social science and foreign language; and one unit of physical education, fine arts and an elective.

      College of Charleston
      65 George St.
      Charleston, SC 29424
      843-805-5507
      cofc.edu

    Wofford College

    • Wofford College recalculates applicants' GPAs using only academic courses. In addition, students receive an extra grade point for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes. So, a B in an AP or IB class would count as four points, while a B in a non-AP or non-IB class counts as three points. Based on those standards, the average GPA for Wofford incoming freshmen was 3.5 in 2009.

      Wofford College
      429 N. Church St.
      Spartanburg, SC 29303
      864-597-4000
      wofford.edu

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