University of South Carolina-Upstate Acceptance Rate
Spartanburg, South Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,557
- Admitted
- 2,476
- Yield
- 27.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of South Carolina-Upstate's acceptance rate has risen from 46.8% in 2014–15 to 69.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,069 to 3,557 (-13%) over that period.
Its 69.6% rate makes University of South Carolina-Upstate more selective than about 63% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 58%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (71% for women vs 66.6% for men, a 4.4-point gap). University of South Carolina-Upstate has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 27.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,069 | 1,905 | 46.8% | 801 |
| 2015–16 | 4,056 | 2,273 | 56% | 835 |
| 2016–17 | 3,791 | 2,071 | 54.6% | 762 |
| 2017–18 | 3,809 | 2,203 | 57.8% | 879 |
| 2018–19 | 4,833 | 2,764 | 57.2% | 1,011 |
| 2019–20 | 4,395 | 2,555 | 58.1% | 881 |
| 2020–21 | 4,385 | 2,611 | 59.5% | 754 |
| 2021–22 | 2,893 | 2,190 | 75.7% | 597 |
| 2022–23 | 3,090 | 2,428 | 78.6% | 688 |
| 2023–24 | 3,557 | 2,476 | 69.6% | 674 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,400 | 1,705 | 71% |
| Men | 1,157 | 771 | 66.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–610 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 490–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 3% |
How University of South compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of South Carolina-Upstate's acceptance rate?
University of South Carolina-Upstate's acceptance rate is 69.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,476 admitted of 3,557 applicants).
Is University of South Carolina-Upstate test optional?
University of South Carolina-Upstate is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of South Carolina-Upstate?
University of South Carolina-Upstate received 3,557 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,476.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?
Admitted students at University of South Carolina-Upstate typically scored 510–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of South Carolina-Upstate getting harder to get into?
University of South Carolina-Upstate has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 46.8% in 2014–15 to 69.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uscupstate.edu/.