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 |
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.
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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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#821 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#328 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#7 in Best Public Colleges in South Carolina
#45 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1150 |
| ACT | 19/23 |
| GPA | 2.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
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.