
Spartanburg, SC
Open Admissions
Graduation
University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public four-year institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 4,008 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 70%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 43%. Graduates earn a median salary of $48,587 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $13,725 per year.
Acceptance Rate
70%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
43%
Enrollment
4,008
Total students
Median Earnings
$48,587
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$11,583
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,545
Per year
Average Net Price
$13,725
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
19 – 25
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
490
Median
515
75th
560
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
21
75th
25
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$54,900
10-Year Earnings
$485,870
ROI Multiple
8.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students