Does University of South Carolina-Upstate require SAT or ACT scores?

University of South Carolina-Upstate has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

How much does University of South Carolina-Upstate cost per year?

Published sticker price is $23,090 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Spartanburg, SC

Your band for University of South Carolina-Upstate

Reach, Target, or Likely — five questions, about a minute, no account and no payment card.

Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1005–1175

Annual cost (sticker price)

$23,090

$11,588 in-state

Deadline not yet verified for this college.

Common Application, Institutional Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.universityofsouthcarolinaupstate.edu/admissions/ — verified 2026-09-28.