University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1005 and 1175 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 21
Popular programs at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 309 | |
| 2 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 103 | |
| 3 | Psychology, General. | 81 | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 76 | |
| 5 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 69 | |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 58 | |
| 7 | Communication and Media Studies. | 55 | |
| 8 | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 55 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 44 | |
| 10 | Business/Managerial Economics. | 35 | |
| 11 | Accounting and Related Services. | 31 | |
| 12 | Biology, General. | 28 | |
| 13 | Marketing. | 23 | |
| 14 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 22 | |
| 15 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 19 | |
| 16 | Political Science and Government. | 19 | |
| 17 | Information Science/Studies. | 18 | |
| 18 | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 18 | |
| 19 | Engineering-Related Fields. | 15 | |
| 20 | History. | 15 |
Showing top 20 of 31 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate?
University of South Carolina-Upstate has an acceptance rate of 67% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?
Admitted students at University of South Carolina-Upstate typically score between 1005 and 1175 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of South Carolina-Upstate cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of South Carolina-Upstate is approximately $13,557 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate?
4-year graduation rate data for University of South Carolina-Upstate is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
