Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
4,682 applied, 3,149 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University of South Carolina-Upstate cost?
$15,680 a year in-state
Out of state: about $27,182 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $27,810.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$13,501
$30,000–$48,000
$13,713
$48,000–$75,000
$15,076
$75,000–$110,000
$18,698
over $110,000
$22,554
Sticker, in-state
$27,810
In-state, with aid
$15,680
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $23,090 a year, against $11,588 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $11,502 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We haven't checked University of South Carolina-Upstate's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does University of South Carolina-Upstate need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University of South Carolina-Upstate's fall 2027 rule yet. University of South Carolina-Upstate didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is University of South Carolina-Upstate's acceptance rate?
67% for fall 2024: 3,149 of 4,682 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1005 to 1175 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of South Carolina-Upstate cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,076 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $27,810.
How much does University of South Carolina-Upstate cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of South Carolina-Upstate is $23,090 a year, against $11,588 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $15,680 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $11,502 tuition gap gives about $27,182 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of South Carolina-Upstate's graduation rate?
42% of students finish within six years and 28% within four (IPEDS).
