University of South Carolina Upstate
Admissions
Interested in attending University of South Carolina Upstate?
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of South Carolina Upstate?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, USC Upstate accepted 88% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 2,759 people applied and 2,445 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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 2 years at University of South Carolina Upstate:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 27% 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?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of South Carolina Upstate as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.23. 14% of freshmen who attended USC Upstate were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 39% 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
USC Upstate is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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