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University of South Carolina-Upstate

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Rating

Public

Type

7,249

Students

$22,710

Tuition

58%

Acceptance

#1302

Ranking

Midsize Suburb

Campus Setting

Spartanburg, SC

800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303-4999

University of South Carolina-Upstate is a mid-sized public college located in Spartanburg, SC ranked 21st in South Carolina. It has a total of 6,785 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 58.13% of applicants. University of South Carolina-Upstate offers 48 different majors and is best known for its Medical Informatics, Industrial Management, and Exercise Physiology programs (nationally ranked 4th, 31st, and 44th respectively). With an annual tuition of $11,208 for in-state students and $22,710 for those from out-of-state, University of South Carolina-Upstate is reasonably costly. 48.55% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, employment. After finishing college, alumni go on to bring in around $36,900 per year, which is 11% under the national median.
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Cost

$23,060
Above Average

University of South Carolina-Upstate

$23,060

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$36,895

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$29,756

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

58%Acceptance
Average

University of South Carolina-Upstate

58%

National

69%
Sat

920 - 1110

69% of students submit

Admissions Yield

34%

ACT

16 - 21

50% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$45

Students

6,785Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

34%

In-state

83%

Female

66%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

18%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
25% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse14% Business Administration and Management, General7% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration54% Others

25% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

14% Business Administration and Management, General

7% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

54% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

25%

324 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

14%

184 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

7%

91 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

88 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

6%

82 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

4%

57 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

4%

51 Graduates

Exercise Physiology

4%

49 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

4%

47 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors15:115:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

15

Number of Library Books

150,836

Academic Spend per Student

$7,001

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

66%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$33,200/Year

University of South Carolina-Upstate

$33,200

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$33,200

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$36,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

48%