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UO
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SCPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 67% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Spartanburg, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 67%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
67% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading510 - 605
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math495 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 26
1typical 50% range36
67%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences26% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,947
Earnings 5yr: $79,162
Debt: $26,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,286
Earnings 5yr: $59,007
Debt: $31,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,967
Earnings 5yr: $57,576
Debt: $26,835
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,209
Earnings 5yr: $50,300
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,139
Earnings 5yr: $43,815
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,796
Earnings 5yr: $59,145
Debt: $30,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,121
Earnings 5yr: $43,441
Debt: $30,000
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,761
Earnings 5yr: $44,814
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,659
Earnings 5yr: $40,125
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,298
Earnings 5yr: $42,746
Debt: $27,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,745
Earnings 5yr: $37,827
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,119
Earnings 5yr: $41,627
Debt: $27,375
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,785
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,368
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $35,612
Earnings 5yr: $38,311
Debt: $26,500
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $85,996
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $76,204
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,045
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,557
In-State Tuition$11,588
Out-of-State Tuition$23,090
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
46%
Pell Grants
49%
Take Loans
54%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,339
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,587
Completion Signals
43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
35%
Men65%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$50,067
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