University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Public · Big South Conference
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University of South Carolina Upstate admitted 67.3% of applicants university-wide (3,149 of 4,682).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 67.3% | 3,149 | 4,682 |
| In-state | 76.9% | 2,000 | 2,600 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 200 | 300 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 100 | 100 |
| Men | 65.0% | 948 | 1,459 |
| Women | 68.3% | 2,201 | 3,223 |
Of 3,149 admitted students, 757 enrolled (24.0% yield).
University of South Carolina Upstate U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1005–1175
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of South Carolina Upstate U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $39,423/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $23,090 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,333 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $39,423/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,618 |
| $30k–48k | $11,537 |
| $48k–75k | $13,394 |
| $75k–110k | $17,356 |
| Over $110k | $19,325 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $3,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- USC Upstate Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Freshman Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (International Aid)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
University of South Carolina Upstate U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official Transcripts
- Online Application
- Recommendation Letters (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official Transcripts
- Online Application
- Recommendation Letters (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of South Carolina Upstate · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of South Carolina Upstate requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $48,587
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 70%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,310
- At graduation
University of South Carolina Upstate · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #438
Deadlines
- 2027-08-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (12%), Biological & life sciences (9%), Computer & information sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 51% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of South Carolina Upstate U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.