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CU Honors College

Honors Class of 2030 At-A-Glance

Every year, the Honors College enrolls approximately 400 new first-year students from any major. These students have excelled academically and have been engaged outside the classroom in service, volunteer, and extracurricular activities, often holding leadership positions. This background allows Honors students to be impactful students on our campus and in their communities.

The Honors Class of 2030 Represents

  • ALL
    ACADEMIC COLLEGES
  • 43
    MAJORS
  • 4.0
    MEDIAN UNWEIGHTED GPA
  • 1430
    MEDIAN SAT
  • TOP 2%
    CLASS RANK
  • 31%
    RANKED FIRST OR SECOND IN CLASS

Where Are They From?

  • Top 5 States Outside S.C.
  • 1. North Carolina and New York (tie)
  • 2. New Jersey and Maryland (tie)
  • 3. Texas
  • 4. Tennessee
  • 5. Georgia
an orange map of the United States of America with purple spots that show where Honors students are from throughout 35 states, with South Carolina being the highest.
  • Top 5 S.C. Counties 
  • 1. Greenville
  • 2. Charleston
  • 3. York
  • 4. Spartanburg
  • 5. Lexington

Extracurricular Engagement and Leadership

  • 80% served as president, captain or founder of a club, organization, team or business
  • 35% conducted research in high school
  • 29% participated in an internship or job shadow
  • 73% volunteered or completed community service
  • 87% engaged in some type of athletic activity, including varsity sports, martial arts, cheerleading, dance or equestrian (often more than one!)
  • 63% were involved in at least one art form (often more than one!)
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