University of South Carolina-Upstate
http://www.uscupstate.edu800 University Way, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303-4999
(864) 503-5000
University of South Carolina Upstate aims to become one of the Southeast’s leading “metropolitan” universities … a university that acknowledges as its fundamental reason for being its relationship to expanding populations along the I-85 corridor. It aims to be recognized nationally among its peer metropolitan institutions for its excellence in education and commitment to its students, for its involvement in the Upstate, and for the clarity and integrity of its metropolitan mission.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus day care for students' children |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | One but less than two years certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At University of South Carolina-Upstate, 95.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 59.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,277), and 60% receive loans ($7,471 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,480. Off campus it is around $8,300. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of South Carolina-Upstate is $10,154 per year. |
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| Yearly Tuition | |
| Tuition Undergrad in State | $8,862 |
| Tuition Undergrad Out of State | $17,504 |
| Tuition Graduate in State | $9,436 |
| Tuition Graduate Out of State | $20,336 |
| Living Costs | |
| Total Expense in State on Campus | $16,542 |
| Total Expense Out of State On Campus | $25,184 |
| Total Expense In State Off Campus | $21,662 |
| Total Expense in State off Campus With Family | $12,762 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus | $30,304 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy | $21,404 |
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In Fall 2009, 2,822 people applied to University of South Carolina-Upstate. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (78.0% male & 79.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (42.0% male and 38.0% female) Of the 5,291 undergraduate students at University of South Carolina-Upstate, 21.0% are part-time. A majority (79.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 96.0% of the 112 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 91.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 65.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 35.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 19.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 38.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 40.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 800-277-8727 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@uscupstate.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | USC Upstate Admissions 800 University Way Spartanburg, SC 29303 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.uscupstate.edu/admissions/transfer/ |
| Admissions Website | http://www.uscupstate.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.uscupstate.edu/enrollment_services/application.pdf |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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In order to be accepted to University of South Carolina-Upstate, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 420 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 520 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 430 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 520 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 420 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 500 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 18 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 22 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 22 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 22 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 25 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 25 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 177 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 169 | ||||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 8 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 44 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 44 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 53 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies | 3 | ||||
| Information Technology | 32 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 164 | 14 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 63 | 6 | |||
| Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness | 3 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 37 | 5 | |||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 11 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 19 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | ||||
| Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 2 | ||||
| Engineering technologies/technicians | 2 | ||||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 2 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 13 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 268 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 268 | ||||
| History | 17 | ||||
| History, General | 17 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 84 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 84 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 5 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 2 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 60 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 60 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 29 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 29 | ||||
| Social sciences | 36 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | ||||
| Sociology | 17 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 17 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 17 | ||||
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