by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of South Carolina-Upstate, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina-Upstate stood at $11,588 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $23,090. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees were $380 in-state and $380 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,208 | $22,710 |
| Fees | $380 | $380 |
| Total | $11,588 | $23,090 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will University of South Carolina-Upstate charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how University of South Carolina-Upstate tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of South Carolina-Upstate is about average on cost.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the University of South Carolina-Upstate Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at University of South Carolina-Upstate has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,208 | $22,170 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,208 | $22,170 |
| One Year Ago | $11,208 | $22,170 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,208 | $22,710 |
This chart shows the way tuition at USC Upstate has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.4%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $23,652 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.01%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $11,589. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.81%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $23,276.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,589 | $23,276 |
| In 2 Years | $11,590 | $23,463 |
| In 3 Years | $11,591 | $23,652 |
| In 4 Years | $11,592 | $23,842 |
| In 5 Years | $11,593 | $24,034 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $94,233, compared with about $46,362 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at University of South Carolina-Upstate, go to the University of South Carolina-Upstate Financial Aid page.
