University of South Carolina-Upstate
Public university · Spartanburg, SC · 4,038 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
67%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1005–1175
ACT (middle 50%)
21–26
Average net price
$15,680
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$27,810
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
43%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of South Carolina-Upstate?
University of South Carolina-Upstate accepts about 67 of every 100 applicants (67%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1005 and 1175 on the SAT. A score at or above 1175 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1005, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–26.
The latest federal data says University of South Carolina-Upstate is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of South Carolina-Upstate's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of South Carolina-Upstate cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $27,810 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,680 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $11,588 for SC residents and $23,090 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$11,588
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$23,090
- Room & board$11,918
- Total cost of attendance$27,810
- Average net price after grants$15,680
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Biology, Education, Computer Science.
University of South Carolina-Upstate FAQ
- What is University of South Carolina-Upstate's acceptance rate?
- 67% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1005–1175. Aim for 1175 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–26.
- Is University of South Carolina-Upstate test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of South Carolina-Upstate is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of South Carolina-Upstate's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of South Carolina-Upstate cost?
- About $27,810 a year before aid; $15,680 on average after grants.
- What is University of South Carolina-Upstate's FAFSA school code?
- 006951. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of South Carolina-Upstate receives your information.
- What is University of South Carolina-Upstate's graduation rate?
- 43% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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