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University of South Carolina-Upstate

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303-4999

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesSuburbanSports culture

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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1082

Reading & WritingMid: 535

510610

MathMid: 515

490560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

1925

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (49)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

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

10 Years$48,587

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Spartans

Volleyball

History & Fun Facts

•In 1967 the Spartanburg Regional Campus was opened as a two-year college with an initial enrollment of 177 students.
•Because of increased popularity, the school became a four-year institution in 1975 and was renamed the University of South Carolina Spartanburg.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from SC state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K

66 mi(114 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

163 mi(283 min)

Raleighpop. 470K

195 mi(338 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte60 mi

ATL Atlanta169 mi

RDU Raleigh-Durham189 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA777 mi · ~22h 27m drive

New York, NY587 mi · ~16h 57m drive

Hartford, CT686 mi · ~19h 49m drive

Providence, RI740 mi · ~21h 23m drive

Albany, NY689 mi · ~19h 54m drive

Syracuse, NY638 mi · ~18h 26m drive

Rochester, NY610 mi · ~17h 37m drive

Buffalo, NY570 mi · ~16h 28m drive

Philadelphia, PA506 mi · ~14h 37m drive

Pittsburgh, PA391 mi · ~11h 18m drive

Harrisburg, PA458 mi · ~13h 14m drive

Newark, NJ581 mi · ~16h 47m drive

Washington, DC384 mi · ~11h 6m drive

Baltimore, MD418 mi · ~12h 5m drive

Atlanta, GA163 mi · ~4h 43m drive

Charlotte, NC66 mi · ~1h 54m drive

Raleigh, NC195 mi · ~5h 38m drive

Miami, FL647 mi · ~18h 41m drive

Orlando, FL448 mi · ~12h 57m drive

Tampa, FL488 mi · ~14h 6m drive

Nashville, TN282 mi · ~8h 9m drive

New Orleans, LA587 mi · ~16h 57m drive

Richmond, VA308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Chicago, IL565 mi · ~16h 19m drive

Detroit, MI510 mi · ~14h 44m drive

Minneapolis, MN911 mi · ~26h 19m drive

St. Louis, MO519 mi · ~15h drive

Kansas City, MO750 mi · ~21h 40m drive

Indianapolis, IN402 mi · ~11h 37m drive

Columbus, OH348 mi · ~10h 3m drive

Cleveland, OH450 mi · ~13h drive

Milwaukee, WI640 mi · ~18h 29m drive

Dallas, TX863 mi · ~24h 56m drive

Houston, TX861 mi · ~24h 52m drive

Austin, TX973 mi · ~28h 7m drive

San Antonio, TX1038 mi · ~29h 59m drive

Los Angeles, CA2054 mi · ~59h 20m drive

San Francisco, CA2241 mi · ~64h 44m drive

San Diego, CA2015 mi · ~58h 13m drive

Seattle, WA2238 mi · ~64h 39m drive

Portland, OR2239 mi · ~64h 41m drive

Denver, CO1302 mi · ~37h 37m drive

Phoenix, AZ1717 mi · ~49h 36m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1671 mi · ~48h 16m drive

Honolulu, HI4613 mi · ~133h 16m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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