University of South Carolina-Upstate

Introduction

The University of South Carolina Upstate (USC Upstate) first opened as the Spartanburg Regional Campus, part of the USC system, in 1967. Its purpose was to provide a diploma program for registered nurses when the local hospital, Spartanburg General Hospital, phased out its internal program. The first session served 177 students and was housed inside the hospital

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Information Summary

Ranks 24th in South Carolina and 1426th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 74.0
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $25,442
Admission Success rate N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores 22 / 1110
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 21 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 65% / 50%
Enrollment Total (all students) 6,175

Academics

USC Upstate offers over 40 baccalaureate and master

Most Popular Fields of Study

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Admissions

Prospective students to USC Upstate should begin their application processes by taking the SAT or ACT and developing a strong high school transcript. Applicants are evaluated on their grades, level of coursework, class rank, and SAT or ACT scores.

Along with the application form, freshman applicants will need to submit their high school transcripts or GED certificates, along with SAT or ACT scores and a nonrefundable application fee. Transfer students must provide final transcripts from all schools attended and the application fee, and may also need their high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores depending on the student

Financial Aid

Students seeking financial aid must complete the FAFSA, which is available for free online at www.fafsa.gov. This form determines eligibility for federal aid money, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. It can also be used as a supplementary document in seeking financial or need-based aid from other third-party sources.

Student Financial Aid Details

Ranks 3934th for the average student loan amount.
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Students

Students at USC Upstate come from all over the world, reflecting the university

Student Enrollment Demographics

Student Graduation Demographics

Athletics

USC Upstate is an NCAA Division I school with 17 varsity men

Local Community

USC Upstate is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. An area that began as a frontier trading post, today

Bibliography

  • University of South Carolina Upstate. Spartanburg, South Carolina. Print.
  • University of South Carolina Upstate Admissions. USC Upstate. Web. 28 Aug. 2011.
  • University of South Carolina Upstate Homepage. Web. 28 Aug. 2011.
  • Upstate Spartans Homepage. Web. 28 Aug. 2011.

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