- Acceptance rate: 67% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–605 reading and writing, 495–570 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–26 composite
- Average net price: $13,794 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of South Carolina Upstate reviews each application.
University of South Carolina Upstate GPA requirements
University of South Carolina Upstate doesn't consider high school GPA when it decides on first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
University of South Carolina Upstate acceptance rate
University of South Carolina Upstate admitted 3,149 of 4,682 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 67%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of South Carolina Upstate is a public 4-year university in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with 4,487 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of South Carolina Upstate in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 560 | 605 |
| SAT Math | 495 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1099 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of South Carolina Upstate looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of South Carolina Upstate awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,794 a year at University of South Carolina Upstate in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is the University of South Carolina Upstate?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. University of South Carolina Upstate admitted 67% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is the University of South Carolina Upstate test optional?
Yes. University of South Carolina Upstate considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What are the University of South Carolina Upstate's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of South Carolina Upstate's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–605 in reading and writing and 495–570 in math; ACT composite 21–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at the University of South Carolina Upstate?
Not as a number: University of South Carolina Upstate requires high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school GPA, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of South Carolina Upstate?
University of South Carolina Upstate doesn't consider high school GPA in admission, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the University of South Carolina Upstate's acceptance rate?
University of South Carolina Upstate's acceptance rate was 67% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,149 of 4,682 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does the University of South Carolina Upstate consider legacy status?
No. University of South Carolina Upstate doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of South Carolina Upstate give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of South Carolina Upstate awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does the University of South Carolina Upstate cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,794 a year at University of South Carolina Upstate in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of South Carolina Upstate ask for a personal statement?
No. University of South Carolina Upstate doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of South Carolina Upstate's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of South Carolina-UpstateU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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