University of South Carolina - Upstate
- 4 Year
- SPARTANBURG, SC
CollegeGrad School
University of South Carolina - Upstate
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- SPARTANBURG, SC
- Rating 3.65 out of 5 1,022 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade A
About
- Branch of
- University of South Carolina
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big South Conference
From University of South Carolina - Upstate
Founded in 1967, the University of South Carolina Upstate is one of the nation’s top public regional universities. What began as a commitment to helping the state avoid a nursing shortage has matured into a more than $500 million annual impact on South Carolina.
Located in Spartanburg County, near the crossroads of interstates 85 and 26, USC Upstate is positioned at the center of an international business hub between Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C. We are a major producer of talent for the region, boasting more than 6,000 students, 1,300 new graduates per year, and about 30,000 alumni, many of whom live and work in South Carolina.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76%
SAT Range
950-1150
ACT Range
19-23
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accepts Common App
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$14,816 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,974 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 65 responses57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 83 responses58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 83 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing282 Graduates
- Business101 Graduates
- Psychology90 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities67 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration66 Graduates
- Exercise Physiology64 Graduates
- Communications43 Graduates
- Information Science37 Graduates
- Early Childhood Education33 Graduates
- Information Technology31 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,993 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
988
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
55%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 93 responsesPoll
51%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 106 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
47%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%93%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 45 responsesUniversity of South Carolina - Upstate Reviews
Rating 3.65 out of 5 1,022 reviews
I have genuinely almost enjoyed all of my years at this school, it's a beautiful campus and a lot of friendly people! The cafeteria and library are great as well! The only issue I have encountered is some of the professors, they seem that they didn't really care about their students and just wanted to be done and hope that everyone understood. While I know that there's not much that I can technically do about it, it does make me sad that I have run into about 2 professors that didn't care whatsoever. One of them canceled classes very often because he was on vacation midway through the school year, the other would almost shame people for asking questions that were "dumb." However, all of my other professors have been amazing and I'm super happy with this school!
The school's scenery is outstanding. I love the faculty; everyone is determined to help students succeed. There are many resources for attending students and they're very helpful to say the least. Student involvement is a huge part of the university; there are so many organizations and clubs to choose from. This is such a diverse school, and the party scene is outstanding; sport games are always hype and fun. Upstate is such a wonderful university and I am excited to continue my education here!
Upstate is a medium-sized school that has a lot of first generation and underrepresented college students. I am one of these and I think that Upstate caters perfectly to this type of student. It has pretty good student housing options and nature runs through the campus making it an attractive place to live.
It is also a very popular transfer school and I am also a transfer student. The transfer process could use some work, and you will definitely have to put forth some effort to make sure all your credits transfer.
Certain programs like that of my major (chemistry) have some particularly harsh professors who would better be suited retiring. However, aside from that one professor, Upstate is a pretty nice place to come for chemistry since the curriculum is rigorous and most professors do a wonderful job working with their students. There are also some fun and interesting research experiences you can take part in as a STEM major.
It is also a very popular transfer school and I am also a transfer student. The transfer process could use some work, and you will definitely have to put forth some effort to make sure all your credits transfer.
Certain programs like that of my major (chemistry) have some particularly harsh professors who would better be suited retiring. However, aside from that one professor, Upstate is a pretty nice place to come for chemistry since the curriculum is rigorous and most professors do a wonderful job working with their students. There are also some fun and interesting research experiences you can take part in as a STEM major.