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University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303-4999

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public institution in Spartanburg with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1082, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,587 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,725.

Established
1967
Type
Public university
Conference
Big South Conference and Division I of the NCAA
Division
Division I

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70%Acceptance
1082SAT Avg
4,008Students
15:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$48,587Earnings 10yr
$13,725Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of South Carolina-Upstate Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1082

Reading & WritingMid: 535
510610
MathMid: 515
490560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1082

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,583
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,545
Room & Board$10,040
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$24,565
Average Net Price$13,725
Median Debt at Graduation$22,310
Monthly Payment (10yr)$237

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,021
$30–48K$12,164
$48–75K$13,876
$75–110K$17,711
$110K+$20,030

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,725

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

28

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (49)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,008
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Black 34%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.4%
Freshman Retention69.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,339
8 Years$46,601
10 Years$48,587

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,700
Men
$46,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Spartans

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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