University of South Carolina Upstate
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of South Carolina Upstate, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

81
%
Acceptance rate
3.29
Average High School GPA
1022
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of South Carolina Upstate?

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, USC Upstate accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,870 people applied and 3,147 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2198 / 2677 (82%)
Men
949 / 1193 (80%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of South Carolina Upstate:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at University of South Carolina Upstate, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of South Carolina Upstate by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things USC Upstate considers:

Very Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of South Carolina Upstate?

3.29
Average High School GPA
1022
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended University of South Carolina Upstate as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.29. 14% of freshmen who attended USC Upstate were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 40% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
10%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
16%
2.00-2.49
10%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
Math Mean
517
75th Percentile
560
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
Verbal Mean
505
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
940
Composite Mean
1022
75th Percentile
1150
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