University of South Carolina--Upstate, SC
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
53%
Tuition
in-state: $10,818, out-of-state: $21,468
Eligibility For Public Schools
Unknown
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#14 in Regional Colleges South
Scholarships
Chancellor Scholarships (for Boarding)
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
1300
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
17-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-520
SAT Critical Reading - 420-520
SAT Writing - 400-500
Description
Chancellor Scholarships are awards of $7500 (for boarding students) and $3500 (for commuting students) given annually to entering freshmen who meet the following criteria: present a minimum SAT score of *1300 or ACT score of 29, rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75.
Chancellor Scholarships (for Commuters)
Type
Automatic
Amount
$7,500
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
1300
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-520
SAT Critical Reading - 420-520
SAT Writing - 400-500
Description
Chancellor Scholarships are awards of $7500 (for boarding students) and $3500 (for commuting students) given annually to entering freshmen who meet the following criteria: present a minimum SAT score of *1300 or ACT score of 29, rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75.
Out-of-state Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
OOS Tuition Waiver plus
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1000
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 400-500 range of middle 50%
Description
Out-of-State Scholarships of $500 for the year and in-state tuition rates are awarded to new freshmen who have a 3.0 minimum high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale), 1000 on SAT, and rank in the top 20 percent of high school class and to new transfer students who have a 3.25 minimum GPA and a minimum of 60 credit hours.
Valedictorian Scholarships (for Boarding)
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1000
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-520
SAT Critical Reading - 420-520
SAT Writing - 400-500
Description
Valedictorian Scholarships are awards of $7500 (for boarding students) and $3500 (for commuting students) given annually to entering freshmen who are ranked first in their class at time of admission to the University, or upon high school graduation.
Valedictorian Scholarships (for Commuters)
Type
Automatic
Amount
$7,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1000
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-520
SAT Critical Reading - 420-520
SAT Writing - 400-500
Description
Valedictorian Scholarships are awards of $7500 (for boarding students) and $3500 (for commuting students) given annually to entering freshmen who are ranked first in their class at time of admission to the University, or upon high school graduation.
The University Of South Carolina Upstate Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 400-500 range of middle 50%
Description
The University of South Carolina Upstate Scholars Program for new and continuing students assists academically talented individuals in their pursuit of higher education. The prestigious awards are given to students who have demonstrated their potential through academic merit. USC Upstate and the upstate region will benefit from the leadership and academic excellence these scholars bring to campus. Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students; however, the number of awards available will be determined by the University.
University Of South Carolina Alumni Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 400-500 range of middle 50%
Description
University of South Carolina Alumni Scholarships are awards of varying amounts made to freshmen from the several judicial circuits in South Carolina and from metropolitan areas outside the state. The awards are based on academic ability and are renewable.
University Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-520
SAT Critical Reading - 420-520
SAT Writing - 400-500
Description
Many scholarships and stipends may be combined with other sources of financial assistance for which a student is eligible. However, a student may not receive more than one full-tuition University scholarship. Students who want to be considered for scholarships must be unconditionally accepted for admission prior to deadlines. USC Upstate students who are awarded scholarships or stipends are required to be in good academic standing. These students must also be free of any current discipline code violation and may not be on disciplinary probation.
USC Faculty/Staff Dependents' Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 400-500 range of middle 50%
Description
USC Faculty/Staff Dependents' Scholarship is open for application to any dependent child or spouse of a full-time University of South Carolina system employee. There is competition for this scholarship, and only a limited number of scholarships are awarded each year. To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student on one of the University?s eight campuses and have attained a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Freshman eligibility is determined by high school class rank and SAT or ACT scores. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years for those students pursuing a baccalaureate degree provided the recipient maintains a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
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