Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$13.7k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,583
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,545
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,040
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,800
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$21,623
Net price (after aid)$13,725
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,021
$30k – $48k$12,164
$48k – $75k$13,876
$75k – $110k$17,711
$110k+$20,030
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$48,587
Median debt at graduation$22,310
Est. monthly loan payment$237
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants45%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans53%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
42%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
45% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11.6k
Out-of-state
$22.5k
below avg
Net price
$13.7k
below avg
Pell
45%
above avg
Median debt
$22.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$48.6k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (33)
Social Sciences
SociologyEconomics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringCybersecurity
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Biomedical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
70%
SAT range
1000 - 1170
ACT range
19 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is University of South Carolina-Upstate located?
- University of South Carolina-Upstate is located in Spartanburg, SC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public university based in SC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is approximately 70%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina-Upstate's published in-state tuition is approximately $11,583 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina-Upstate reports total enrollment of approximately 4,483 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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