University of South Carolina UpstateAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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800 University Way Spartanburg, SC 29303-4999
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Recommended Not reported
SAT Only Considered if submitted Not reported
ACT Only Considered if submitted Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
800 University Way
Spartanburg
SC
29303-4999
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$45
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
67% of 4,055 applicants were admitted
Women
67% of 2,842 applicants were admitted
Men
67% of 1,213 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,638 (61%) of 2,705 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,065 (56%) of 1,892 admitted students enrolled
Men
573 (70%) of 813 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
12%
3.75 - 3.99
17%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
21.1%
2.00 - 2.49
3.5%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 497 average , 430-560 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
0.9%
Score of 600 - 700
11.5%
Score of 500 - 600
33.6%
Score of 400 - 500
47.9%
Score of 300 - 400
5.5%
Score of 200 - 300
0.5%
SAT EBRW: 527 average , 460-580 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3.7%
Score of 600 - 700
18%
Score of 500 - 600
40.1%
Score of 400 - 500
32.7%
Score of 300 - 400
5.5%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
21 average , 18-24 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
4.1%
Score of 24 - 29
25.8%
Score of 18 - 23
45.4%
Score of 12 - 17
24.7%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 20
Score of 30 - 36
2.1%
Score of 24 - 29
21.6%
Score of 18 - 23
33%
Score of 12 - 17
43.3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 20
Score of 30 - 36
11.3%
Score of 24 - 29
8.2%
Score of 18 - 23
51.5%
Score of 12 - 17
20.6%
Score of 6 - 11
8.2%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 16%
Top quarter: 36%
Top half: 71%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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