University of South Carolina UpstateAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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800 University Way Spartanburg, SC 29303-4999
(800) 277-8727
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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
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 3
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 2
History 1
Academic Electives 1
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
Phone
(800) 277-8727
Fax
(864) 503-5201
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee Waiver
Not available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
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
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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
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
89% of 2,759 applicants were admitted
Women
89% of 1,916 applicants were admitted
Men
88% of 843 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,339 (55%) of 2,445 admitted students enrolled
Women
868 (51%) of 1,705 admitted students enrolled
Men
471 (64%) of 740 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
5%
3.75 - 3.99
16%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
21%
2.00 - 2.49
8%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 500 average , 450-560 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
16%
Score of 500 - 600
41%
Score of 400 - 500
32%
Score of 300 - 400
9%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 540 average , 470-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2%
Score of 600 - 700
23%
Score of 500 - 600
40%
Score of 400 - 500
28%
Score of 300 - 400
7%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
21 average , 17-24 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
3%
Score of 24 - 29
28%
Score of 18 - 23
41%
Score of 12 - 17
28%
Score of 6 - 11
2%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 18
Score of 30 - 36
1%
Score of 24 - 29
28%
Score of 18 - 23
23%
Score of 12 - 17
48%
Score of 6 - 11
1%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 20
Score of 30 - 36
9%
Score of 24 - 29
17%
Score of 18 - 23
38%
Score of 12 - 17
28%
Score of 6 - 11
8%
Score of 5 or Below
1%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 14%
Top quarter: 39%
Top half: 72%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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