University of South Carolina-Upstate
University of South Carolina-Upstate is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in a suburb, in Spartanburg.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,990 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 879 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 598 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 68%). Every year 43% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of South Carolina-Upstate's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $11,040, and fees were $480. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $22,368 and $480 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
Number of Students5,990 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate68% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1976 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Mary Black School of Nursing) CCNE 04/21/2007 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
58%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 920 to 1100 |
ACT | 17 to 22 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Recommended |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $460/credit | |
In State Students | $460/credit | |
Out of State Students | $932/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $552/credit | |
In State Students | $552/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,182/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $20,700 | $20,700 | $41,940 |
ADN | 70 | $32,200 | $32,200 | $65,240 |
BSN | 125 | $57,500 | $57,500 | $116,500 |
FNP | 50 | $27,600 | $27,600 | $59,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of University of South Carolina-Upstate's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 52% | $4,597 |
Other Federal Grant | 17% | $496 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 83% | $4,718 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $4,342 |
Federal Student Loans | 68% | $5,859 |
Private Loans | 5% | $7,895 |
$14,730
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$12,355 |
$30,001 to $48,000$13,228 |
$48,001 to $75,000$15,648 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,426 |
Over $110,000$19,121 |
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Student Population
5,775
Undergrads
215
Graduates
3,925
Women
2,065
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
56% |
Black/African American |
28% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.