
The University of South Carolina - Upstate's Regular Decision acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 70%, with 2,476 out of 3,557 applicants being admitted. This represents a decline from previous years, where acceptance rates were 79% in 2023, 76% in 2022, and 60% in 2020. Historical trends indicate a general increase in competition, shown by a drop from 56% in 2019 to the current rate, suggesting a tightening applicant pool and a more selective admissions process.