What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate?
The 25th–75th percentile band shows where the middle half of admitted students score on the SAT. Numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024–25 figures).
University of South Carolina-Upstate SAT band
25th
1,005
–
75th
1,175
Median
1,099
Mid-range for SAT averages. Admission rate: 67%.
Peer schools at this band
Kent State University at Kent, OH
25–75:1,010–1,240Median:1,099
Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN
25–75:970–1,220Median:1,100
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SAT data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024–25 figures). Last updated March 7, 2026. Methodology.