History
The history of the University of South Carolina Upstate is a chronicle of remarkable development. In 1967, the university was founded in response to efforts undertaken by G.B. Hodge, M.D., together with fellow members of the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education, and a remarkably strong founding faculty primarily to avert a serious health care labor shortage crisis.
Education
- We have more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business administration, nursing, and education, as well as 17 NCAA Division I sports teams.
- Bachelor's degree programs in liberal arts, sciences, business administration, nursing and teacher education. Master's degree programs in education, nursing and informatics.
Research
The Research Symposium provides an opportunity for both faculty and students from primarily undergraduate institutions throughout the Upstate of South Carolina to discuss and share information regarding their research, scholarly and/or creative endeavors.
Research is conducted at USC Upstate in diverse areas of study. The Office of Sponsored Awards and Research Support (SARS) serves as a point of contact for faculty, staff and students who are seeking assistance with their research and scholarly endeavors on campus.
Career
- The Student Success Center strives to help students succeed in their studies, graduate from USC Upstate in a timely manner, and begin a career or graduate study.
- Students and alumni are always the top priorities of Career Management. Our talented team is continuously working with employers and recruiters to find and cultivate new and exciting career opportunities for our students and alumni. From resumes and cover letters to interviews and career fairs, our staff is here to support you in your career search every step of the way!
University of South Carolina Upstate Key Statistics & Highlights
- 6 Masters
- 306 Scholarships
- 422 Academic Staff
- 6,038 Students
- 601 Students (int'l)
- 4,105 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
University of South Carolina Upstate Overview
University of South Carolina Upstate Scholarships
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25600 USD
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25600 USD
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11000 USD
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16800 USD
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
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25600 USD
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31 Mar 2027
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
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38000 GBP
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16 Sep 2026
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01 Sep 2026
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30 Sep 2026
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30000 USD
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31 Jul 2026
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11000 USD
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16800 USD
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01 Oct 2026
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1000 USD
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250000 INR
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31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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07 Oct 2026
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72000 USD
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Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Various benefits
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Deadline
31 Mar 2027
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2026
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38000 GBP
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16 Sep 2026
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Various benefits
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01 Sep 2026
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40000 USD
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30 Sep 2026
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30000 USD
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31 Jul 2026
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11000 USD
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University of South Carolina Upstate Student Reviews & Awards
4.1
Based on 13 reviews
- 5 Star 3 Reviews
- 4 Star 9 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Quality of Student Life 4.4
Great faculty and amenities
Great school! I attended UOFSC for graduate school so I can't say much on certain accommodations but I have been the the gym facility and it is very nice. A lot of good restaurants around campus for students to go to. Also great faculty!
USC big‑class food lows
USC is decent for the most part. There are a lot of students in each class so if you prefer more one on one learning, this might not be the place for you as sometimes it does get difficult to keep up. The food options are honestly the worst part of the school, there's only a few good places to eat on campus.
Parking fees frustration
Parking on campus needs to be drastically improved. Nearly impossible to find parking near student housing or classrooms let alone finding a parking lot to leave car over the week. Garage parking somewhat improves upon parking availability but costs $400/semester.
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Student services
The Office of Student Involvement is a central hub for extra-curricular and co-curricular involvement for the campus. We oversee such programs and initiatives as Student Organizations, Leadership Programs, Campus Programs/Activities, Multicultural Programs, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and Volunteer Services. Our Office strives to provide three outcomes that center around students’ sense of belonging, experiences that support intrapersonal identity development and experiences that support a student’s interpersonal and professional skill development.
Housing services
- Magnolia House is a housing facility exclusively for freshmen students. This 105,000-square-foot, suite-style complex can house up to 352 students in its 87 suites, which include single or double rooms and handicap-accessible units.
- Palmetto House is a 105,000-square-foot suite-style complex can house up to 346 students in its 87 suites, including single or double rooms and handicap-accessible units.
- The Villas offer more traditional-style apartments for upperclassmen. Each apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, expanded cable outlets in each bedroom and living room, a full kitchen.
Library services
With more than 60,000 square feet, the USC Upstate Library has more than 240,000 print volumes that can be requested for pick-up as well as online e-books for 24/7 use. The library has 342 online databases with articles that can be accessed 24/7 for any subject research need.
ICT services
University's Wi-Fi
Medical services
Health Services offers health care and education to all enrolled students on an outpatient basis. Our team of nurse practitioners and nurses are available to provide a variety of services including, but not limited to immunizations, tuberculin skin tests, physicals/wellness visits, and sick visits.
Campus life
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.
Sports facilities
- Cleveland S. Harley Baseball Park
- County University Soccer Stadium
- Cyrill Softball Stadium
- G.B. Hodge Center
- Louis P. Howell Athletic Complex
- Milliken Research Park
- Spartan Performance Center
Student clubs
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- Delta Zeta
- Hermanas of Leadership Association
- Phi Mu
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
- Zeta Tau Alpha
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
- Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Accreditation
The University of South Carolina Upstate is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees.
University of South Carolina Upstate Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Spartanburg City