University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC · Public

Acceptance rate
67%
Average SAT
1,099
ACT midpoint
21
Enrollment
4,038
In-state tuition
$11,588
Out-of-state tuition
$23,090
Avg net price
$13,557
4-yr grad rate

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.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.309
2Criminal Justice and Corrections.103
3Psychology, General.81
4Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.76
5Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.69
6Business Administration, Management and Operations.58
7Communication and Media Studies.55
8Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.55
9Computer and Information Sciences, General.44
10Business/Managerial Economics.35
11Accounting and Related Services.31
12Biology, General.28
13Marketing.23
14Fine and Studio Arts.22
15Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.19
16Political Science and Government.19
17Information Science/Studies.18
18Medical Illustration and Informatics.18
19Engineering-Related Fields.15
20History.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.