University of South Carolina Upstate

University of South Carolina Upstate is a public, state school in an urban setting in Spartanburg, South Carolina. University of South Carolina Upstate was founded in 1967 and now enrolls around 6,306 students a year, including 5,851 undergrads. University of South Carolina Upstate provides on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of South Carolina Upstate! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of University of South Carolina Upstate's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of South Carolina Upstate students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? University of South Carolina Upstate has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? University of South Carolina Upstate has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of South Carolina Upstate on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at University of South Carolina Upstate on the Student Life page.

2021 University of South Carolina Upstate Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	47%
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	69%
In-State Tuition	$11,208
Out-of-State	$22,710
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is University of South Carolina Upstate a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what University of South Carolina Upstate offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of South Carolina Upstate

It is moderately difficult to get into University of South Carolina Upstate. The acceptance rate at University of South Carolina Upstate is 47%. Out of 4,033 applications received in 2021, 1,907 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of South Carolina Upstate

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of South Carolina Upstate, around 67% come back the next year. University of South Carolina Upstate's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 52%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook University of South Carolina Upstate Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

University of South Carolina Upstate's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $7.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, University of South Carolina Upstate spends about $5,224 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of South Carolina Upstate

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of South Carolina Upstate. Based on this information, how does University of South Carolina Upstate sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is University of South Carolina Upstate a good school for you?

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Where is University of South Carolina Upstate Located?

University of South Carolina Upstate is located in the urban setting of Spartanburg, South Carolina, less than an hour from Charlotte.

If you want to see University of South Carolina Upstate for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 85 to Spartanburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of South Carolina Upstate and Spartanburg are like without leaving home.

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