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University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, South Carolina · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,339

Acceptance Rate

70%

Graduation Rate

43%

Annual Tuition

$11,583

At a Glance

Total Students

4,008

Retention Rate

69%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

53%

Median Debt

$22,310

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 69.6% and a student population of 4,008. The in-state tuition is $11,583. The university has a graduation rate of 42.8% and a retention rate of 69.3%. Over half of the students receive financial aid, at 53.1%.

Graduates of the University of South Carolina-Upstate report earnings of $43,015 one year after graduation, $43,339 five years after graduation, and $48,587 ten years after graduation. The median debt for students is $22,310.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$43k

5 YEARS

$49k

10 YEARS

Top 58% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of South Carolina-Upstate alumni earn a median of $43,015. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $43,339. Ten years after graduation, median earnings rise to $48,587. The median debt for graduates is $22,310.

The university has a 69.6% acceptance rate and a 42.8% graduation rate. The retention rate is 69.3%. The cost of in-state tuition is $11,583. Over half of the students, 53.1%, receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg, SC 29303-4999

University of South Carolina-Upstate is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of South Carolina-Upstate has an acceptance rate of 69.6%.