University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina · Public
University of South Carolina-Upstate admitted 70% of 3,557 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1000–1170 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 42% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
University of South Carolina-Upstate’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $45 ($100 for international applicants), and University of South Carolina-Upstate accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of South Carolina-Upstate’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $26,860 in-state and $37,822 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $13,794 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of South Carolina-Upstate’s acceptance rate?
University of South Carolina-Upstate admitted 70% of applicants: 2,476 of 3,557 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is University of South Carolina-Upstate’s application deadline?
University of South Carolina-Upstate uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1000 to 1170, with a median around 1060. A score at or above 1060 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of South Carolina-Upstate’s application fee?
The application fee is $45 ($100 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of South Carolina-Upstate accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does University of South Carolina-Upstate have supplemental essays?
No. University of South Carolina-Upstate doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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