University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC • public • I | Big South

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 5,165 • Total: 5,855

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC
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Website

www.uscupstate.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,791 (34.7%) • Female: 3,374 (65.3%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	150	2.9%
Black/African American	1,568	30.4%
Hispanic/Latino	434	8.4%
White	2,465	47.7%
Two or More Races	242	4.7%
International	77	1.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

69.6%

2,476 admitted from 3,557 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 510-610
Math: 490-560
Total: 1000-1170

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

19-25

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

42.4%

4-Year Graduation Rate

28.2%

Freshman Retention Rate

69.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

25.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$23,341

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$34,843

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $11,208
Out-of-state: $22,710

Room & Board

$10,533

Books & Supplies

$1,600

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$11,618
$30,001-48,000	$11,537
$48,001-75,000	$13,394
$75,001-110,000	$17,356
$110,001+	$19,325

Students Receiving Pell Grants

73%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Big South

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Golf Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.5 GPA / 21 ACT

In-State Awards

$500-$10,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$10,000/yr

11 automatic scholarships (12 total)

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Common questions about University of South Carolina-Upstate

What is University of South Carolina-Upstate's acceptance rate?

University of South Carolina-Upstate accepts 70% of applicants, from 3,557 applications.

How much does University of South Carolina-Upstate cost?

Tuition and fees are $11,208 in-state and $22,710 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $11,618 on average after aid.

What ACT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

What is University of South Carolina-Upstate's graduation rate?

42% of students graduate within six years.