Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
3,269
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
73%
Average Aid Amount
$8,660
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
670
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
98%
Financial Aid Information at South Carolina-Upstate
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 3,269 students (73% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $8,660. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 670 students (98% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at University of South Carolina-Upstate is $11,588 for South Carolina residents and $23,090 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 3,269 students (73% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $8,660. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at University of South Carolina-Upstate for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 3,269 | 73% | $8,660 |
| Pell Grants | 2,037 | 45% | $5,487 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2,380 | 53% | $6,895 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 670 beginning students (98% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 670 students (98% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at University of South Carolina-Upstate.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 670 | 98% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 662 | 97% | $10,414 |
| Federal Grants | 392 | 57% | $5,903 |
| Pell Grants | 392 | 57% | $5,613 |
| Other Federal Grants | 125 | 18% | $912 |
| State/Local Grants | 606 | 88% | $5,698 |
| Institutional Grants | 273 | 40% | $4,128 |
| Student Loans | 412 | 60% | $6,356 |
| Federal Student Loans | 408 | 60% | $5,453 |
| Other Student Loans | 32 | 5% | $12,305 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 679 have paid in-state tuition rates (99% of undergraduate students) and 6 students (1%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at University of South Carolina-Upstate.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 679 | 99% | $11,588 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 6 | 1% | $23,090 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 659 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended University of South Carolina-Upstate. Among them, 422 students have lived on campus and 38 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 447 | 337 | 422 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 189 | 140 | 167 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 40 | 53 | 38 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 529 | 523 | $5,734,524 | $10,840 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 180 | 180 | $2,437,879 | $13,544 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 125 | 125 | $1,550,136 | $12,401 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 98 | 98 | $1,047,561 | $10,689 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 55 | 54 | $376,997 | $6,854 |
| $110,001 or more | 71 | 66 | $321,951 | $4,535 |
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