University of South Carolina Upstate: what international applicants need

What are University of South Carolina Upstate's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of South Carolina Upstate admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is University of South Carolina Upstate's acceptance rate?

67.3% for students who started in fall 2024: University of South Carolina Upstate admitted 3,149 of its 4,682 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of South Carolina Upstate require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

University of South Carolina Upstate is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina Upstate?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 495–570 in Math and 510–605 in Reading and Writing (7% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of South Carolina Upstate's application fee for international students?

University of South Carolina Upstate's application fee is $100 for international applicants: $55 more than the $45 US applicants pay.

Does University of South Carolina Upstate accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. University of South Carolina Upstate accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does University of South Carolina Upstate accept?

University of South Carolina Upstate lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does University of South Carolina Upstate accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests University of South Carolina Upstate accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does University of South Carolina Upstate require?

University of South Carolina Upstate doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of South Carolina Upstate require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of South Carolina Upstate doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of South Carolina Upstate have?

62 of University of South Carolina Upstate's 4,487 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.4%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of South Carolina Upstate cost for international students?

University of South Carolina Upstate is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $23,090 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $11,588). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $10,533. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $38,823 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source