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The University of South Carolina Upstate is a public university located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It was established in 1967. It was formerly known as the University of South Carolina Spartanburg. USC Upstate is a part of the University of South Carolina System. It enrolls more than 4,500 students every year. USC Upstate offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
USC Upstate sponsors more than 10 collegiate teams, which are nicknamed the Spartans. Its teams participate in the Atlantic Sun Conference of the NCAA's Division I in sports like basketball, soccer, tennis and golf.
USC Upstate is found in Spartanburg, SC. Spartanburg is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at USC Upstate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. USC Upstate is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 540.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 4,916 in 2007 at USC Upstate.
The school offers students meal plans. USC Upstate values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Sun Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303-4999
General Phone: (864) 503-5000
http://www.uscupstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 214 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 163 | business management, non-profit management |
| Education And Teaching | 162 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, education of blind, ESL instruction |
| Liberal Arts | 144 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, history, sociology, English, Spanish language |
| Therapy And Counseling | 62 | psychology |
| Media | 53 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer and info science, information science, information technology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 41 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 29 | biology, chemistry |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering management |
Number of programs and degrees for USC Upstate in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 910 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, USC Upstate had a total enrollment of 4,916 students (4,377 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 90% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 12 % |
USC Upstate offers campus housing for 696 of its 4,377 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Spartanburg, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,761 | 1,492 | 54% | 822 | 55% |
| Men | 930 | 529 | 57% | 321 | 61% |
| Women | 1,831 | 963 | 53% | 501 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 54% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,896 |
| Room and board | $ 6,400 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 200 |
Financial Aid:
USC Upstate participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 695100)
USC Upstate has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 41 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 48 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $97,500 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $72,002 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $84,030 | 8 | $68,886 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $72,284 | 15 | $67,084 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $59,980 | 17 | $57,935 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $53,064 | 25 | $49,210 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $44,365 | 47 | $45,403 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 83 | $55,987 | 104 | $51,494 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 82 | 85 | 167 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 69 | 105 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets USC Upstate Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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