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University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 67%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $15,680
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings
- $53,988
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public college in Spartanburg, SC with 4,038 undergraduates. It admits 67% of applicants, and admitted students average 1099 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,680 per year ($13,501 for families earning under $30,000). 43% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,988 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 67%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,557
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,476
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 27%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–605
200800
SAT Math495–570
200800
ACT Composite21–26
136
What University of South Carolina-Upstate looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPANot considered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,810
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,588
- Out-of-state tuition
- $23,090
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,501
- $30–48k$13,713
- $48–75k$15,076
- $75–110k$18,698
- $110k+$22,554
Get a personal estimate with University of South Carolina-Upstate's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $53,988
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,234
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,038
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 52%
- White47%
- Hispanic9%
- Black34%
- Asian3%
University of South Carolina-Upstate FAQ
What is University of South Carolina-Upstate's acceptance rate?+
University of South Carolina-Upstate admits 67% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–605 on SAT Reading and Writing and 495–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1099.
What ACT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–26.
Is University of South Carolina-Upstate test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of South Carolina-Upstate?+
In Fall 2023, 3,557 students applied to University of South Carolina-Upstate and 2,476 were admitted; 674 enrolled.
Does University of South Carolina-Upstate consider legacy status?+
No. University of South Carolina-Upstate reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of South Carolina-Upstate require an essay?+
University of South Carolina-Upstate reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of South Carolina-Upstate cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,810 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,680.
What is University of South Carolina-Upstate's graduation rate?+
43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 218742 · How we use this data
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