University of South Carolina Upstate

Overview

University of South Carolina Upstate is a Comprehensive institution located in Spartanburg, SC, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC  29303
United States

Contact Ms. Donette Stewart
Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services
Email: dstewart@uscupstate.edu
Phone: 864-503-5280
Fax: 864-503-5727

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Nonprofit Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education
Middle School Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education
Special Education&-individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies Related
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music
Theater/theater Arts Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,633

Applied

2,027

Accepted

5,594

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,494

Females Applied

1,403

Females Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,139

Males Applied

624

Males Accepted

55%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

2.66

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	College preparatory courses

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	20	18	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,208

In-state

22,710

Out-of-state

Fees

480

Full-time student fees

9,480

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens

Financial Aid

9,830

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,914

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,068

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,076

Avg. Loan Aid

1,813

Avg. Grant Aid

5,336

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

48%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

4%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,594

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.76%
Black or African American	27.43%
White or Caucasian	54.99%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.23%
Asian	2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.35%
Other	4.25%

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	16%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Premier Fall Kick-Off, Technology Fair and Angel Tree Program

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
African-American Association, Campus Activity Board, Student Nurses Association, Student Government Association and Impact

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus security cameras

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

451

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 246

Part-time - 205

Male - 182

Female - 267