Acceptance Rate
70%
Enrollment
4,008
Graduation Rate
42%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,587
Retention Rate
69%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1000–1170
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)19–25
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,583
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,545
Avg Net Price
$13,725
Room & Board
$10,040
Total COA
$24,565
Median Debt
$22,310
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$11,021
$30,001–48,000
$12,164
$48,001–75,000
$13,876
$75,001–110,000
$17,711
$110,001+
$20,030
Pell Grant Rate: 45%
Federal Loan Rate: 53%
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Sticker Price$32,585
Estimated Net Price$13,725 (avg)
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University of South Carolina-Upstate's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
42%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,587
Retention Rate
69%
Median Debt
$22,310
Top Programs
Health Professions
28.2%
Business & Marketing
11.0%
Education
10.3%
Biology
8.0%
Criminal Justice
7.6%
Psychology
7.4%
Computer Science
5.3%
Social Sciences
3.4%
Communication
3.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.0%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 319 | $67,071 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 179 | $50,434 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 122 | $37,223 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 92 | $38,742 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 88 | $43,381 |
| Psychology, General | 74 | $34,695 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 67 | $33,221 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 59 | $56,132 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 55 | — |
| Biology, General | 36 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 22 | $32,081 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 17 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 17 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 16 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | — |
Demographics
Men 34%Women 66%
White
46.8%
Black
33.5%
Hispanic
9.1%
Asian
2.9%
Two or More
4.9%
International
1.5%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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