University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About University of South Carolina-Upstate

University of South Carolina-Upstate is a mid-sized, public institution in Spartanburg, SC, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 4,038 students. The acceptance rate is 67%. 43% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $48,587.

67%

Acceptance

$13,557

Net price

4,038

Enrollment

43%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

67%

Acceptance rate

1,099

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading510–605

SAT Math495–570

ACT Composite21–26

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,557

Average net price

$11,588

In-state tuition

$23,090

Out-of-state tuition

$10,533

Room & board

$1,600

Books & supplies

$25,124

Total cost of attendance

46%

Students receiving Pell grants

49%

Students with federal loans

$22,310

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,618

$30–48K

$11,537

$48–75K

$13,394

$75–110K

$17,356

$110K+

$19,325

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing26.5%

Business12.1%

Biology9.3%

Education8.8%

Computer Science8.3%

Psychology6.9%

Humanities6.5%

Criminal Justice5.9%

Visual & Performing Arts3.3%

Communications3.0%

After Graduation

$48,587

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$43,339

Median earnings (6 yrs)

43%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,088

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,038

Total enrollment

13%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

35%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women

35% men

Race & ethnicity

White

47%

Black

34%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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