Overview
Student Population
| Location | Spartanburg, South Carolina |
| Online | uscupstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, University of South Carolina Upstate is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,395 prospective students applied, and 2,555 were granted admission. Of those admitted 881 enrolled in the school. 4,744 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,431 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $11,208 plus fees of $350. University of South Carolina-Upstate is ranked 872 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Value
University of South Carolina-Upstate is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of South Carolina Upstate within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#872 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#336 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#7 in Best Public Colleges in South Carolina
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#45 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1110 |
| ACT | 17/22 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $350 |
| Room and Board | $8,598 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,637 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,393 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $350 |
| Room and Board | $8,598 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,637 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,895 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 26% |
| Education | 20% |
| Business | 17% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218742 IPEDS survey data for University of South Carolina Upstate.
Current students may use the University of South Carolina Upstate GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.