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University of South Carolina Upstate

Spartanburg, South Carolina

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Overview

Student Population
5,438
University of South Carolina Upstate overview
Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
Online uscupstate.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban
University of South Carolina Upstate overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 2,893 prospective students applied, and 2,190 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 597 enrolled in the school.  4,022 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,416 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,208 plus fees of $375. University of South Carolina-Upstate is ranked 821 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10
Overall
4/10
Academics
4/10
Resources
5/10
Outcomes
2/10
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

Rankings

Rankings for University of South Carolina Upstate within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Very Easy
University of South Carolina Upstate overview
SAT 950/1150
ACT 19/23
GPA 2.53
Applications Accepted
75.7% 
University of South Carolina Upstate overview
Applications Due Jul 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Carolina Resident Tuition
$11,208
In State Costs for University of South Carolina Upstate
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,600
Other Fees$375
Room and Board $9,328
Budget for Other Expenses$3,637
Total One Year Cost$26,148
Out of State Resident Tuition
$22,170
Out of State Costs for University of South Carolina Upstate
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,600
Other Fees$375
Room and Board $9,328
Budget for Other Expenses$3,637
Total One Year Cost$37,110

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$39,300 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of South Carolina Upstate students
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.

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