University of South Carolina Upstate

University of South Carolina Upstate is a public, state school that was founded in 1967. It is moderately difficult to get into University of South Carolina Upstate. It enrolls around 6,306 students a year, including 5,851 undergrads.

University of South Carolina Upstate does not offer early action and does not offer early decision.

University of South Carolina Upstate Acceptance Rate

In 2021, University of South Carolina Upstate accepted 47% of applicants. Last year, 4,033 students applied to University of South Carolina Upstate and 1,907 were admitted.

University of South Carolina Upstate Application Deadlines

Early Admissions at University of South Carolina Upstate

University of South Carolina Upstate does not offer early decision. University of South Carolina Upstate does not offer early action.

2021 Admissions Facts
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	47%
Average GPA	3.2
In-State Tuition	$11,208
Out-of-State	$22,710

Visit the Admissions tab above to for more on how to apply to University of South Carolina Upstate.

Financial Aid at University of South Carolina Upstate

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

Some aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Dorms at University of South Carolina Upstate

Most University of South Carolina Upstate students live off campus.

The most popular organizations for University of South Carolina Upstate students to join are African-American Association, Campus Activity Board and Student Nurses Association. Premier Fall Kick-Off, Technology Fair, and and Angel Tree Program are the best-attended events on campus.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at University of South Carolina Upstate.

GPA and Test Scores for University of South Carolina Upstate

University of South Carolina Upstate is considered moderately difficult to get into, but how hard a school is to get into depends on a lot, including your GPA, test scores, activities , recommendations and essays. The average high school GPA for a student at University of South Carolina Upstate is 3.2 /4.0.

Does University of South Carolina Upstate Require Test Scores?

University of South Carolina Upstate has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 69% submitted the SAT. 50% submitted the ACT.

Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates. University of South Carolina Upstate reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

Is University of South Carolina Upstate a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of South Carolina Upstate

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of South Carolina Upstate, around 67% return for their sophomore year. Out of the 754 students who started at University of South Carolina Upstate as first-time freshman, 207 graduate within four years.

University of South Carolina Upstate's six-year graduation for undergrads is 52%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Based on this information, how does University of South Carolina Upstate sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is University of South Carolina Upstate a good school for you?

How Big is the Endowment for University of South Carolina Upstate?

University of South Carolina Upstate's endowment was valued at $7,657,770 in 2021. For each full-time student, University of South Carolina Upstate spends about $5,224.

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Where is University of South Carolina Upstate?

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.

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