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About University of South Carolina-Upstate

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University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public liberal arts college in Spartanburg, SC, known for its health sciences focus, open access admissions, and spartanburg south carolina. With an acceptance rate of 79%, USC Upstate is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 688 students each year. USC Upstate is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 950–1150, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. USC Upstate offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,057 per year; the sticker price of $37,650 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of South Carolina-Upstate acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

79%
Overall Accept Rate
1050
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 950 – 1150 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 20 – 25

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of South Carolina-Upstate

Demonstrated Interest
USC Upstate is deeply connected to the Spartanburg and Upstate South Carolina region, so mention in your application how you plan to engage with or contribute to that specific community, whether through internships, local partnerships, or civic involvement.
Demonstrated Interest
USC Upstate offers campus tours and open house events in Spartanburg, and making the trip or attending a virtual information session is a practical way to connect with admissions staff and learn whether specific programs like education or business have separate info sessions worth attending.

Financial Aid & Cost

What University of South Carolina-Upstate actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$38k/yr$11.6k
30k-48k~$38k/yr$11.5k
48k-75k~$38k/yr$13.4k
75k-110k~$38k/yr$17.4k
110k+~$38k/yr$19.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

42%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,411
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

47%White
34%Black / African American
9%Hispanic
6%Two or More Races
3%Asian
2%International
0%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender35% Men · 65% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 2% International
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