University of South Carolina-Upstate

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,208

2023 Average Net Price

$13,794

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

69.6%

3,557 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,946

72.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.4%

372 Graduates

About

University of South Carolina-Upstate is a higher education institution located in Spartanburg County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of South Carolina-Upstate were Registered Nursing (257 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (81 degrees), and General Psychology (80 degrees).

In 2023, 1,177 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of South Carolina-Upstate. 70.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (657 degrees), 2.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (316 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of South Carolina-Upstate is $11,208, which is $−18,072 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of South Carolina-Upstate was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,763 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of South Carolina-Upstate is $11,208, which is $18,072 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,794.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending University of South Carolina-Upstate received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,208

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of South Carolina-Upstate was $11,208. The cost of tuition at University of South Carolina-Upstate is $−18,072 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$13,794

2023 Value

0.296%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of South Carolina-Upstate had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,794. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of South Carolina-Upstate grew by 0.296%.

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

$10,160

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of South Carolina-Upstate was of $10,160 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.954% between 2022 and 2023.

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

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at University of South Carolina-Upstate received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 18.9% with respect to 2022, when 90% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of South Carolina-Upstate was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1763 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of South Carolina-Upstate received 3,557 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 15.1% annual growth. Out of those 3,557 applicants, 2,476 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.6% acceptance rate.

There were 4,946 students enrolled at University of South Carolina-Upstate in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of South Carolina-Upstate has an overall enrollment yield of 27.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,476

Accepted Out of 3,557

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of South Carolina-Upstate was 69.6% (2,476 admissions from 3,557 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 15.1%, while admissions grew by 1.98%.

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 (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at University of South Carolina-Upstate in 2023 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 4,946 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of South Carolina-Upstate is 3,601 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,345. This means that 72.8% 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 49.9% White, 28.7% Black or African American, 8.11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.47% Two or More Races, 2.65% Asian, 0.162% 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 (27.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.1%) and White Male (17.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.4%), followed by White Male (18%) and Black or African American Female (18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of South Carolina-Upstate in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,946 students. The full-time enrollment at University of South Carolina-Upstate is 3,601 and the part-time enrollment is 1,345. This means that 72.8% of students enrolled at University of South Carolina-Upstate are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

69%

2023 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
2,469 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,420 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
401 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of South Carolina-Upstate is 49.9% White, 28.7% Black or African American, 8.11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.47% Two or More Races, 2.65% Asian, 0.162% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 208 students (4.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 477 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 (657 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (316 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of South Carolina-Upstate is Registered Nursing (257 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (81 degrees) and General Psychology (80 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (195 degrees awarded), Protective Services (81 degrees), and Biology (85 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 (1,661,335 people), Registered nurses (1,626,583 people), Secondary school teachers (561,697 people), Physicians (549,840 people), and Other managers (377,951 people).

The most specialized majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate in 2023 are Education (195 degrees awarded), Protective Services (81 degrees), Biology (85 degrees), Psychology (80 degrees), and Health (315 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate are Education (195 degrees awarded), Protective Services (81 degrees), Biology (85 degrees), Psychology (80 degrees), and Health (315 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,240,774 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (729,429 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (676,839 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (463,150 people), and Outpatient care centers (284,934 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
257 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
81 degrees awarded
General Psychology
80 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of South Carolina-Upstate was Registered Nursing with 257 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

350

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

827

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 350 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Carolina-Upstate, which is 0.423 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (827).

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 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Carolina-Upstate in Registered Nursing, which is 0.179 times less than the 218 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 218 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Carolina-Upstate in Registered Nursing, which is 5.59 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% 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, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of South Carolina-Upstate is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.34% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
657 degrees awarded
Black or African American
316 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of South Carolina-Upstate is white (657 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (316 degrees).

2.04% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
447 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
239 degrees awarded
White Male
210 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of South Carolina-Upstate is white female (447 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (239 degrees).

Operations

University of South Carolina-Upstate has an endowment valued at nearly $12.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 317k (2.51%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, University of South Carolina-Upstate had a total salary expenditure of 87.6M. University of South Carolina-Upstate employs 61 Instructors, 60 Associate professors and 43 Professors. Most academics at University of South Carolina-Upstate are Female Instructor (45), Female Associate professor (34), and Male Associate professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of South Carolina-Upstate are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 67 employees, Management, with 66 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees.

Endowment

$12.6M

2023 Endowment

0.403%

growth from 2022

University of South Carolina-Upstate has an endowment valued at about $12.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of South Carolina-Upstate grew 0.403% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.8M 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

$2.9M - Federal
$14M - State
$12k - Local

As of 2023, University of South Carolina-Upstate received $2.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $14M from state grants and contracts, and $12k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$40.6M

2023 Salaries

1.94%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of South Carolina-Upstate paid a median of $40.6M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($87.6M) and a 1.94% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.132% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.65% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.4M

Instructional Salaries

207

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of South Carolina-Upstate paid a total of $15.4M to 207 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

61 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of South Carolina-Upstate were Instructor with 61 employees, Associate professor with 60 employees, and Professor with 43 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of South Carolina-Upstate were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 67 employees, Management with 66 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of South Carolina-Upstate was Female Instructor with 45 employees, Female Associate professor with 34 employees, and Male Associate professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of South Carolina-Upstate.

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