University of South Carolina-Upstate
tuition & fees
$23,090
graduate tuition & fees
$30,140
acceptance rate
67%
Student Population
4,916
online students
1,163
Number of Programs
60
Financial Aid Amount
$8,921
SAT Scores
1,080
Graduation Rate
43%
University of South Carolina-Upstate is a Public, 4 years college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
It has a total enrollment of 4,916 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. SC Upstate's acceptance rate is 67.26% last year (undergraduate school).
University of South Carolina-Upstate is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of South Carolina-Upstate and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303-4999 |
| Phone | 864-503-5000 |
| WEB | www.uscupstate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.uscupstate.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.uscupstate.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.uscupstate.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | netprice.uscupstate.edu/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uscupstate.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.uscupstate.edu/campus-life/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of South Carolina-Upstate is 67.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.04%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67.26 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 24.04 % |
Tuition & Fees
SC Upstate's 2025 tuition & fees is $11,588 for South Carolina residents and $23,090 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.02% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($23,085).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,114 for South Carolina residents and $30,140 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.02% compared to the last year's rate.
| South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,588 | $23,090 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,114 | $30,140 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,916 students have enrolled at SC Upstate (2024-2025). Among them, 1,163 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SC Upstate has 4,487 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 429 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,916 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,487 |
| Graduate Students | 429 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,163 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
SC Upstate offers 60 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 60 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SC Upstate
| Number of programs | 60 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 10 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |