University of South Carolina-Upstate
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,038 students.
About This School
University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina with approximately 4,038 undergraduate students enrolled. University of South Carolina-Upstate has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,557 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $41,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a public university in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. It has a Spartanburg postal address. Founded in 1967 and formerly known as University of South Carolina Spartanburg, the institution changed its name in the summer of 2004. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees for students in the Upstate and surrounding areas. It is part of the University of South Carolina System and home to approximately 5,200 students and 340 full-time faculty. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $13,725/year net price and only $15,000 median debt at graduation, the affordability is genuinely strong for a regional public university. However, the 42% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly 6 in 10 students don't finish, which suggests fit, support, or life circumstances are getting in the way for a significant portion of the student body. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenges.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,038 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of South Carolina-Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303-4999
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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