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University of South Carolina-Upstate

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Spartanburg, SC

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University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public mid-sized school in Spartanburg, SC, enrolling about 4,038 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 67% of applicants. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $79,947/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate67%
SAT range1005–1175
ACT range21–26
Undergrads4,038
Yield (admits who enroll)28%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,124
4-year grad rate43%
Median earnings, 10yr out$48,587

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans49%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out54%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$48,139/yr
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$45,761/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$61,967/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$45,298/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$67,286/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$42,119/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$36,785/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$36,368/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$79,947/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$48,209/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$46,121/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,659/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$47,796/yr
Sociology$43,745/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$35,612/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,055
Typical room charge$5,810
Typical board charge$3,710

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPANot considered
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of South Carolina-Upstate's acceptance rate?

University of South Carolina-Upstate in Spartanburg, SC admits approximately 67% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?

Admitted students at University of South Carolina-Upstate typically score between 1005–1175 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?

Admitted students at University of South Carolina-Upstate typically score between 21–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of South Carolina-Upstate cost?

University of South Carolina-Upstate's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,124 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of South Carolina-Upstate require students to live on campus?

No -- University of South Carolina-Upstate doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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