Tel: (864)503-5000
School Notes Overview:
- At the University of South Carolina Upstate, we are inspiring students to greatness and shaping them to inspire others. From new residence halls and campus life facilities to smart classrooms, a dedicated faculty, and a completely wireless 302-acre campus, we are laying a foundation in the liberal arts that will inspire our students throughout a lifetime of learning.
It’s the reason why we’re among the fastest-growing universities in South Carolina and one of the Southeast’s leading metropolitan universities. It’s also the reason why we’re one of the top transfer destinations in South Carolina for transfer students. Located along the thriving economic I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte, we offer more than 40 bachelor’s degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business administration, nursing, and teacher education, as well as master’s degrees in education.
USC Upstate is a place, our students tell us, that inspires them to greatness and shapes them to be an inspiration to others. The only way to know if USC Upstate will inspire you is to visit. Register online at www.uscupstate.edu to attend a Fabulous Friday or an Open House. Or if you would like to talk with one of our admissions counselors, just call 864-503-5246 or 1-800-277-8727.
Come be inspired!
School Overview:
University Of South Carolina Upstate
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| County | Spartanburg County, SC | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Public | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 3,564 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 845 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 5 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 70 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 4,484 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 779 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 93% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 36% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,132 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 79% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $4,111 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 14% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,746 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 54% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,430 | |
School Notes:
- USC Upstate is a coeducational, public, comprehensive metropolitan institution offering bachelor degree programs in the liberal arts, sciences, business administration, nursing and teacher education, and master’s degrees in education.
- USC Upstate has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the South's top five public liberal arts colleges.
- USC Upstate is among the fastest growing senior comprehensive universities in the state—public or private. Enrollment is approximately 5,000 students from 38 states and 71 nations.
- USC Upstate is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, within easy driving distance of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coast. The campus has 12 major buildings including the Louis P. Howell Athletic Complex and the 12-acre Susan Jacobs Arboretum. The University also has a campus at the University Center in Greenville, South Carolina, offering junior- and senior-level courses.
- Students seeking admission will need a strong college prep background, above average grades and appropriate SAT/ACT scores. If you are transferring from another college to USC Upstate, you must have at least a 2.0 grade point average. See the USC Upstate catalog for additional requirements.
- Profile last updated: 10/09/2008.
In the News:
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Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble winds up Ice Cream Sundays (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
posted on June 23, 2011 at 04:37:15 pm
The Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble winds up the Ice Cream Sundays 2011 season at 7 p.m. Sunday on the Rose Terrace at the University of South Carolina Upstate. -
Arts calendar: Ice Cream Sundays Concert Series (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
posted on May 29, 2011 at 07:21:27 am
Ice Cream Sundays Concert Series: 7 p.m. today. Featuring the Spartanburg Community Band. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Rose Terrace, University of South Carolina Upstate, 800 University Way. www.scband.org. -
History professor to share history of Reidville at Spartanburg History Hub on Thursday (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
posted on May 23, 2011 at 07:20:56 am
Dr. Paul Grady, professor of history at the University of South Carolina Upstate, will share the history of Reidville during the meeting of the Spartanburg History Hub, a network of individuals and organizations committed to Spartanburg County history on Thursday. -
USC Upstate Names New Chancellor (WSPA Spartanburg)
posted on May 4, 2011 at 04:44:57 pm
Dr. Thomas Moore, Winthrop’s vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, will be the new chancellor for the University of South Carolina Upstate. -
New Chancellor To Be Named At USC Upstate Wednesday (WSPA Spartanburg)
posted on May 4, 2011 at 12:59:34 am
A new Chancellor for the University of South Carolina Upstate will be named on Wednesday.
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