University of South Carolina-Upstate
University Website: www.uscupstate.edu
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The University of South Carolina Upstate is a public university located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. Formerly known as the University of South Carolina Spartanburg, the school changed its name in the summer of 2004. The University of South Carolina Upstate is the fastest growing university in South Carolina offering both undergraduate and graduate programs for students in the Upstate and surrounding areas. One of four accredited four-year schools in the University of South Carolina System, it is home to approximately 4,851 students and 220 full time faculty. It is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Fast Facts
- Public, Four or more years
- 5304 students
- $17,864.00 avg tuition
800 University Way
Spartanburg,
SC
29303-4999
(864) 503-5000
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Admissions:
www.uscupstate.edu/admissions/
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www.uscupstate.edu/enrollment_ser..
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
University of South Carolina-Upstate
| Applied | 2,885 | |
| Admitted | 2,297 | 80% |
| Enrolled total | 890 | |
| Full Time: | 887 | |
| Part Time | 3 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 500 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
| ACT English | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 69% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 19% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 37% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $8,792.00 | $8,792.00 | $17,864.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $375.00 | $375.00 | $759.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $9,436.00 | $9,436.00 | $20,336.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $467.00 | $467.00 | $992.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $6,837.00 | $9,063.00 | $3,229.00 |
| Other Expenses | $3,032.00 | $3,930.00 | $3,229.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 97% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 97% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $7,326.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 64% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,221.00 |
University of South Carolina-Upstate
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| Information Science/Studies | X | |||
| Information Technology | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | X | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Music, Other | X | |||
University of South Carolina-Upstate Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CSO Opportunity Scholarship | $2000 | May 25, 2012 |
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| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
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