
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 (M+R)
1000–1165
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
19 – 25
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1000
Median
1075
75th
1165
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