University of South Carolina-Upstate SAT and ACT scores
Spartanburg, SC · public college · 4,471 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of South Carolina-Upstate reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of South Carolina-Upstate scored 1005 to 1175, with an average of 1099. A score at or above 1090 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 21 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of South Carolina-Upstate require the SAT or ACT?
University of South Carolina-Upstate reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of South Carolina-Upstate accept the CLT?
University of South Carolina-Upstate is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in South Carolina with similar scores
- Presbyterian CollegeSAT 980–1200
- University of South Carolina AikenSAT 980–1220
- Winthrop UniversitySAT 1010–1220
- Lander UniversitySAT 950–1178
- Southern Wesleyan UniversitySAT 1040–1210
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaSAT 990–1190
- East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaSAT 1000–1180
- East Tennessee State UniversitySAT 980–1200
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminarySAT 990–1190
- Houston Christian UniversitySAT 990–1190
- Texas State UniversitySAT 980–1200
More about University of South Carolina-Upstate
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of South Carolina-Upstate (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026