University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of South Carolina-Upstate reported a 69.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public 4-year institution in Spartanburg, SC, with an SAT reference of 1080 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $13,557 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

69.6%

3,557 applicants

SAT reference

1080

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,557

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of South Carolina-Upstate

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)100010801175
ACT (composite, 1–36)192325

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

42.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

69.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$48,587

Student Body

4,038

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of South Carolina-Upstate, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,618
$30,001 – $48,000$11,537
$48,001 – $75,000$13,394
$75,001 – $110,000$17,356
$110,000+$19,325

Top Majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions260
Business, Management & Marketing119
Education95
Biological & Biomedical Sciences90
Computer & Information Sciences81
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice81
Psychology64
Liberal Arts & General Studies55
Communication & Journalism33
Visual & Performing Arts29

Financial Aid at University of South Carolina-Upstate

About University of South Carolina-Upstate

Official website: https://www.uscupstate.edu/

Admissions: https://www.uscupstate.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of South Carolina-Upstate

What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate?

University of South Carolina-Upstate reported a 70% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,557. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of South Carolina-Upstate?

The historical 70% acceptance rate suggests University of South Carolina-Upstate was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?

The imported historical records for University of South Carolina-Upstate include an SAT reference value of 1080 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of South Carolina-Upstate?

The stored historical average net price at University of South Carolina-Upstate is $13,557 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,414 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of South Carolina-Upstate is 43%. its stored first-year retention rate is 70%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $48,587. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of South Carolina-Upstate test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of South Carolina-Upstate?

University of South Carolina-Upstate's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on October 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of South Carolina-Upstate's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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