University of South Carolina-Upstate Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 58%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at University of South Carolina-Upstate are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of South Carolina Upstate students
Race Percent of Students
White
56%
Black
29%
Hispanic
5%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
2%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 44%

There are 103% more female students than male students enrolled at University of South Carolina Upstate with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of South Carolina Upstate students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
33%
Women
67%
Enrollment by gender for University of South Carolina Upstate students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,624
Women
3,292

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 6%

University of South Carolina-Upstate draws 92 percent of students from South Carolina, 5 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside South Carolina, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of South Carolina Upstate students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
92%
Out of State
5%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
2%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$54,689 per year

59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,916
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 19.3%
Part-time undergraduates 18.6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218742.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026