Overview

University of South Carolina Upstate is a 4-year 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, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/policy
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,759

Applied

2,445

Accepted

4,448

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,916

Females Applied

1,705

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

843

Males Applied

740

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.24

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	540	470	600
SAT Math	500	450	560
ACT Composite	21	17	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,372

In-state

23,040

Out-of-state

11,372

In-district

Fees

550

Full-time student fees

10,849

Room & board

7,135

Room only

Financial Aid

11,750

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,515

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,018

Avg. Loan Aid

3,317

Avg. Grant Aid

16,471

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,448

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

94%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.1%
Black or African American	33.52%
White or Caucasian	46.77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	2.87%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.17%
Two or more races	4.91%
Other	1%

Gender

Male (34.2%)

Female (65.8%)

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	9%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

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		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball	No	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		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
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

378

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 212

Part-time - 166

Male - 153

Female - 225