University of South Carolina Upstate

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About us

You’re ready for the next level of your education. USC Upstate will take you there. With over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs available, you can reach greater heights in the field of your choice. Since 1967, we’ve been establishing a standard of excellence and upward mobility for our students with the resources to pursue their passions and shatter expectations. And things are only looking up from here.

The University of South Carolina (USC) Upstate is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. USC Upstate also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of USC Upstate may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). 

U.S. News and World Report
#2 in Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges (South)
#7 in Regional Colleges (South)
#2 in Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Colleges (South)
#6 in Social Mobility – Regional Colleges (South)
#149 in Best Undergraduate Nursing

Military Times
#56 Best for Vets (Southeast)

Location

800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303

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Total undergraduates enrolled

  • Full-time students: 3,500
  • Part-time students: 1,500

Annual tuition

  • Average Tuition - Undergraduate SC Resident: $11,944
  • Average Tuition - Undergraduate Nonresident: $23,612

Degrees awarded

  • Bachelor's
  • Certificates
  • Master's
  • Doctoral

Programs of study

USC Upstate has over 50 academic programs. Visit https://uscupstate.edu/academics/ to learn more.

Student to faculty ratio

The student to faculty ratio at USC Upstate is 13:1.

State or system affiliation


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