Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
- Tuition—South Carolina Residents
(1) Full-time students (12 to 16 credit hours)—$4,181 per semester, $80 per credit hour for each hour above 16 hours
(2) Part-time and summer school students—$357 per semester hour
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- Tuition—Non-South Carolina Residents
(1) Full-time students (12 hours or more)—$8,502 per semester, $208 per credit hour for each hour above 16 hours
(2) Part-time and summer school students—$723 per semester hour
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- Matriculation Fee (one-time enrollment fee for degree-seeking students)—$75
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- Technology Fee (promotes the development of state-of-the-art computer labs and classrooms)
(1) Full-time students (12 hours or more)—$140 per semester
(2) Part-time and summer school students—$9 per credit hour
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- Health Fee (provides confidential individualized quality health care including urgent care, vaccinations, limited lab services, self-care medication and health education)
(1) Full-time students (12 hours or more)—$50 per semester
(2) Part-time and summer school students—$5 per credit hour
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- Parking Fee (supports security, traffic control, lighting, and sidewalk/parking lot construction and repair)
(1) $35 per semester
(2) $12 per summer session
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- Applied Music Fee (required for students enrolled in private music instruction) provides twelve one-half hour lessons in voice, piano, saxophone, trumpet, bass, guitar, trombone or drums
(1) Applied Music courses are assessed per credit hour ($357) and will not be linked to the 12 hour maximum rate
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- Discipline-Specific Fees
Music Courses (contract/Converse college) $100 per credit hour
School of Education $35 (SLED check required by law)
Upper Division Nursing Course Fee $40 per credit hour
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Other Fees:
- International Student Insurance
$402 Fall semester, $588 Spring/Summer semesters - Nursing Course Fee
$40 per credit hour - Education Practicum Course Fee
$100 per course - Upper Level Business Course Fee
$45 per course - Natural Science/Engineering Lab Fee
$80 per course - Visual Arts Studio/Lab Fee
$60 per course - Research Methods for Psychology Fee
$80 per course - ED Tech Fee (Laptop Rental) - UCG Education Majors Only
$50 per semester - Housing Advance Room Payment
$100 non-refundable - Housing Application Payment
$35 non-refundable
Books:
The cost of books ranges from $350 to $450 per semester depending upon major. The bookstore is located in the Health Education Complex. For more information, call the bookstore at 864-503-5167.
Housing:
The Villas, a university-owned apartment community located in the midst of the campus and operated exclusively for USC Upstate students, offers furnished two-bedroom apartments. Housing is limited. Early application and admission to the University are strongly recommended. For more information, call The Villas at 864-503-5422.
The cost for residents of The Villas for Fall 2009 is $1,800 per student per semester. Villas residents are required to purchase the Carte Blanche meal plan.
Palmetto House, a 105,000-square-foot traditional-style complex, can house 350 upperclassmen students. Palmetto House features single and double rooms with full bathrooms and communal living spaces, common rooms for studying and socializing, and and on-site computer lab. All of the standard amenities are provided including basic electricity, local phone service utilizing the newest technology in Internet phones, basic cable, access to the University's high speed Internet service, water service, garbage collection, laundry facilities, parking lot security cameras, emergency phones and well-illuminated parking lots. A card entry system is used to provide controlled access to the building's lobby, your floor and suite. In addition, the entire complex is outfitted with a sprinkler system. Handicap-accessible units are also available.
Magnolia House, a 105,000-square-foot traditional-style complex, can house 350 freshman students. It offers many of the same features and amenities as Palmetto House, including single and double rooms with full bathrooms and communal living spaces, and common rooms for studying and socializing. All of the standard amenities are provided including basic electricity, local phone service utilizing the newest technology in Internet phones, basic cable, access to the University's high speed Internet service, water service, garbage collection, laundry facilities, parking lot security cameras, emergency phones and well-illuminated parking lots. A card entry system is used to provide controlled access to the building's lobby, your floor and suite. In addition, the entire complex is outfitted with a sprinkler system. Handicap-accessible units are also available.
The cost for Palmetto House or Magnolia House residents for Fall 2009 is $2,100 for a double room and $2,550 for a single room. Palmetto House residents are required to purchase the Carte Blanche meal plan.
Contact Ron Dalton, Director of Housing and Residential Life for more information.
Housing Application fee and advance room deposit is $135 for Palmetto House, Magnolia House, and the Villas.
Meals:
Dining services, located in the Campus Life Center, features a spacious dining hall and offers convenient access to a wide range of food services including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Students planning to live in Palmetto House or The Villas are required to purchase the Carte Blanche meal plan at a cost of $1,190 per semester. A variety of meal plans are available for commuter students ranging from $50 to $390 per semester. Meals may also be purchased with cash. For more information, call 864-503-5900.
Estimated Minimum Annual Expenses*
Commuting Full-time
South Carolina residents $9,912
Non-residents $17,554
Boarding Full-time
South Carolina residents $15,612
Non-residents $23,954
Fee Payment
USC Upstate tuition and fee payment should be conducted through the VIP system. Bills are not mailed. VIP allows students to review their bills, advance financial aid and pay fees. Learn more about making payments through VIP.
*Based on 2009-2010 tuition and fees schedule and estimates, subject to change as approved by USC Board of Trustees.