by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of South Carolina - Upstate, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on USC Upstate costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Upstate ran about $23,085 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $11,583 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $22,710 | $375 | $23,085 |
| In-State | $11,208 | $375 | $11,583 |
USC Upstate tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $23,085 for out-of-state undergrads, University of South Carolina - Upstate is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at USC Upstate pay about $11,583 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how University of South Carolina - Upstate compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Southeast | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of South Carolina - Upstate Financial Aid.
In-state USC Upstate tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of -0.75% over the past five years. South Carolina residents may pay an estimated $11,409 this school year.
If the in-state USC Upstate tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $22,732, and four years would cost $45,121.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about -1.40% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $21,920 if the percentage increases stay the same.
For two years This means an estimated $43,534 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at USC Upstate, and $85,862 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at USC Upstate.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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