Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of University of South Carolina-Upstate is 78.58% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.34%. 1,034 men and 2,056 women applied to U of South Carolina-Upstate and 784 men and 1,644 women students were accepted.
Among them, 233 men and 455 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at U of South Carolina-Upstate.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,090 | 1,034 | 2,056 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,428 | 784 | 1,644 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 688 | 233 | 455 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.58% | 75.82% | 79.96% | - | - |
| Yield | 28.34% | 29.72% | 27.68% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 107 students (16% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 42 students (6%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at U of South Carolina-Upstate.
The median SAT score is 1,050 with 540 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 460 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 20 at U of South Carolina-Upstate. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of South Carolina-Upstate are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,084, ACT: 22 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 950 | 1050 | 1150 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 510 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 24 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 25 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 688 first-year students enrolled in U of South Carolina-Upstate. The proportion of full-time students is 99.56% and part-time students is 0.44%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 33.87% and women students is 66.13%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at U of South Carolina-Upstate.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 688 | 233 | 455 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 685 | 232 | 453 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at U of South Carolina-Upstate. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of South Carolina-Upstate.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Not Considered |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of University of South Carolina-Upstate. The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of South Carolina-Upstate.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Admission Information | www.uscupstate.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.uscupstate.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master |