University of South Carolina-Upstate

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,208

2024 Average Net Price

$13,999

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

67.3%

4,682 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,916

74.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

43%

433 Graduates

About

University of South Carolina-Upstate is a higher education institution located in Spartanburg County, SC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of South Carolina-Upstate were Registered Nursing (216 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (83 degrees), and General Psychology (67 degrees).

In 2024, 1,269 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of South Carolina-Upstate. 70.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (741 degrees), 2.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (314 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of South Carolina-Upstate is $11,208, which is $−18,780 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of South Carolina-Upstate is $11,208, which is $18,780 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,999.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending University of South Carolina-Upstate received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,208

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of South Carolina-Upstate was $11,208. The cost of tuition at University of South Carolina-Upstate is $−18,780 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of South Carolina-Upstate (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,999

2024 Value

1.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of South Carolina-Upstate had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,999. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of South Carolina-Upstate grew by 1.49%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of South Carolina-Upstate (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,420

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of South Carolina-Upstate was of $10,420 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.56% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of South Carolina-Upstate (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at University of South Carolina-Upstate received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of South Carolina-Upstate (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of South Carolina-Upstate received 4,682 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 31.6% annual growth. Out of those 4,682 applicants, 3,149 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.3% acceptance rate.

There were 4,916 students enrolled at University of South Carolina-Upstate in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of South Carolina-Upstate has an overall enrollment yield of 24%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,149

Accepted Out of 4,682

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of South Carolina-Upstate was 67.3% (3,149 admissions from 4,682 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 69.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 31.6%, while admissions grew by 27.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of South Carolina-Upstate (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

7% of enrolled first-time students at University of South Carolina-Upstate in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of South Carolina-Upstate had a total enrollment of 4,916 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of South Carolina-Upstate is 3,673 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,243. This means that 74.7% of students enrolled at University of South Carolina-Upstate are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of South Carolina-Upstate, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.6% White, 29.2% Black or African American, 8.03% Hispanic or Latino, 5.11% Two or More Races, 2.62% Asian, 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of South Carolina-Upstate in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (24.7%) and White Male (17.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.6%), followed by White Male (20.1%) and Black or African American Female (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of South Carolina-Upstate in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,916 students. The full-time enrollment at University of South Carolina-Upstate is 3,673 and the part-time enrollment is 1,243. This means that 74.7% of students enrolled at University of South Carolina-Upstate are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of South Carolina-Upstate (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of South Carolina-Upstate was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of South Carolina-Upstate had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of South Carolina-Upstate (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,388 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,437 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
395 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of South Carolina-Upstate is 48.6% White, 29.2% Black or African American, 8.03% Hispanic or Latino, 5.11% Two or More Races, 2.62% Asian, 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 216 students (4.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 519 more women than men received degrees from University of South Carolina-Upstate. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Upstate is white (741 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (314 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of South Carolina-Upstate is Registered Nursing (216 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (83 degrees) and General Psychology (67 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of South Carolina-Upstate, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (292 degrees awarded), Protective Services (83 degrees), and Biology (92 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,652,766 people), Secondary school teachers (620,173 people), Physicians (431,272 people), Other managers (331,668 people), and Education administrators (330,097 people).

The most specialized majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate in 2024 are Education (292 degrees awarded), Protective Services (83 degrees), Biology (92 degrees), English (22 degrees), and History (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate are Education (292 degrees awarded), Protective Services (83 degrees), Biology (92 degrees), English (22 degrees), and History (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate are Elementary & secondary schools (3,152,291 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (678,448 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (659,365 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (429,341 people), and Offices of physicians (229,261 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of South Carolina-Upstate.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
216 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
83 degrees awarded
General Psychology
67 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of South Carolina-Upstate was Registered Nursing with 216 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of South Carolina-Upstate according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

375

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

894

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 375 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Carolina-Upstate, which is 0.419 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (894).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Carolina-Upstate in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 4.43 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 194 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Carolina-Upstate in Registered Nursing, which is 8.82 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 30% of students graduating from University of South Carolina-Upstate completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
741 degrees awarded
Black or African American
314 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
101 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of South Carolina-Upstate is white (741 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (314 degrees).

1.1% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
510 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
245 degrees awarded
White Male
231 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of South Carolina-Upstate is white female (510 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (245 degrees).

Operations

University of South Carolina-Upstate has an endowment valued at nearly $14M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 668k (4.77%) compared to the 8.99% average return (4.98M on 55.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, University of South Carolina-Upstate had a total salary expenditure of 103M. University of South Carolina-Upstate employs 62 Instructors, 57 Associate professors and 49 Professors. Most academics at University of South Carolina-Upstate are Female Instructor (43), Female Associate professor (30), and Male Associate professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of South Carolina-Upstate are: Management, with 68 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 66 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees.

Endowment

$14M

2024 Endowment

10.8%

growth from 2023

University of South Carolina-Upstate has an endowment valued at about $14M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of South Carolina-Upstate grew 10.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of South Carolina-Upstate (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.14M - Federal
$13.8M - State
$27.7k - Local

As of 2024, University of South Carolina-Upstate received $3.14M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $13.8M from state grants and contracts, and $27.7k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$46.5M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of South Carolina-Upstate paid a median of $46.5M in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($103M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$15.9M

Instructional Salaries

206

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of South Carolina-Upstate paid a total of $15.9M to 206 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $556k (3.18%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of South Carolina-Upstate were Management with 68 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 66 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees.

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