University of South Carolina-Columbia
Applying:
% Applications Admitted: 67%.

76-100% of students had H.S. GPA 3.0 or higher.Regular Application Deadline: 12/15/Previous Year
Costs:
Living On and Off Campus Costs: $7,314Cost/Credit Hour (In-State): $324
*Health professions have higher undergraduate fees.Financial Aid Distribution: 56% (Scholarships/Grants), 44% (Loans/Jobs).

Average % of Needs Met: 89%.Average SAT and ACT Scores:
SAT Reasoning Verbal: 520-620
SAT Reasoning Math: 520-630
ACT Composite: 22-27
Admissions Policies and Factors:
Admission Requirements: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT w/writing.Very Important Admission Factors: secondary school records, standardized test scores.Considered: recommendations, talent/ability.High School Preparation: 19 units required.(AP) Policy: Good AP exam scores gain college credit.

Clemson University
Applying:
% Applications Admitted: 69%.76-100% of students had H.S. GPA 3.0 or higher.Priority Application Deadline: 12/01/-- Regular Application Deadline: 05/01/Year After
Costs:
Living On and Off Campus Costs: $8,816 (In-state annual) + $1,600 average for required laptops.

Financial Aid Distribution: 52% (Scholarships/Grants), 48% (Loans/Jobs).Average % of Needs Met: 34%
Average SAT and ACT Scores:
SAT Reasoning Verbal: 540-640
SAT Reasoning Math: 570-660
ACT Composite: 24-28
Admissions Policies and Factors:
Admission Requirements: SAT Reasoning Test w/writing component or ACT w/writing component.
SAT II Subject Tests considered if submitted.Very Important Admission Factors: class rank, secondary school records, standardized test scores, state
residency.

Important Admission Factors: alumni relation.Considered: essay, recommendations, talent/ability.High School Preparation: 19 units required.
(AP) Policy: AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5 gain college credit.

University of Maryland-Baltimore
Applying:
% Applications Admitted: 70%76-100% of students had GPA of 3.0 or higher.Priority Application Deadline: 11/01/--Regular Application Deadline: 02/01/Next Year
Costs:
Living On and Off Campus Costs: $8,520 (In-state annual)Cost/Credit Hour: $270
$16,596 (Out-of-State annual)Cost/Credit Hour: $606
Financial Aid Distribution: 51% (Scholarships/Grants), 49% (Loans/Jobs).Average % of Needs Met: 60%
Average SAT and ACT Scores:
SAT Reasoning Verbal: 540-650
SAT Reasoning Math: 580-670
ACT Composite: 22-28
Admissions Policies and Factors:
Admission Requirements: essay(s), SAT Reasoning Test w/ or w/o writing component or ACT w/writing.

Very Important Admission Factors: secondary school records, standardized test scores.Important Admission Factors: class rank, essay, recommendation.Considered: character/personal qualities, extracurricular activities, interview, talent/ability, volunteer
work, work experience.High School Preparation: 22 units required.(AP) Policy: Good AP Exam scores gain college credit.Johns Hopkins University-Baltimore
Applying:
% Applications Admitted: 30%.

76-100% of students had GPA 3.0 or higher.Regular Application Deadline: 11/15/Previous Year
Costs:
Living On and Off Campus Costs: $32,120 (In & Out-of-State annual)
Financial Aid Distribution: 79% (Scholarships/Grants), 21% (Loans/Jobs).Average % of Needs Met: 100%
Average SAT and ACT Scores:
SAT Reasoning Verbal: 640-730
SAT Reasoning Math: 660-760
ACT Composite: 27-32
Admissions Policies and Factors:
Admission Requirements: essay(s), SAT Reasoning w/ or w/o writing component or ACT w/ or w/o
writing, SAT II Subject Test recommended.Very Important Admission Factors: character/personal qualities, essay, recommendation, secondary school
records.

Important Admission Factors: class rank, extracurricular activities, standardized test scores, talent/ability,
volunteer work.
Considered: alumni relation, geographical residence, interview, minority status, state residency, work
experience.(AP) Policy: Good AP Exam scores gain college credit.University of Southern California-Los Angeles
Applying:
% Applications Admitted: 23%.

76-100% of students had GPA 3.0 or higher.Regular Application Deadline: 11/30/Previous Year
Costs:
Living On and Off Campus Costs: $6,504 (In-state annual). $24,324 (Out-of-state annual).Financial Aid Distribution: 68% (Scholarships/Grants), 32% (Loans/Jobs).

Average % of Needs Met: 86%
Average SAT and ACT Scores:
SAT Reasoning Verbal: 570-690
SAT Reasoning Math: 610-720
ACT Composite: 24-30
Admissions Policies and Factors:
Admission Requirements: essay(s), SAT Reasoning w/writing component or ACT Test w/writing
component.Very Important Admission Factors: essay, secondary school records, standardized test scores,
talent/ability.Important Admission Factors: extracurricular activities, state residency, volunteer work, work experience.Considered: character/personal qualities.High School Preparation: 15 units required.(AP) Policy: Good AP Exam scores gain college credit.