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Find your major. Explore your passions.

Technology. Science. Arts. Education. We’ve got it all. With more than 50 majors, programs, and pre-professional programs to choose from, you can chart a pathway to the career you’ve always dreamed of. This is your chance to explore what you really want to do, or find it along the way.

Visit USC Upstate

Future Spartans, this is your chance to experience campus life firsthand. Join us for select Friday and Saturday visit days to tour campus, meet faculty, and see yourself at USC Upstate. Transfer students—we host dedicated Tuesday visits just for you.

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We’re proud to be ranked among the best in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges Rankings, including #2 Top Public Schools in the South and #2 Best Colleges for Veterans. Explore how we’re driving student success, supporting veterans, and making a difference in healthcare through our top-tier nursing program.

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Tuition and Aid

Reach for the stars.
We’ll help you get there.

We believe in equitable and accessible education. We’ll help you find available grants, scholarships, and financial aid that meets your needs.

#2

Top Public University in South Carolina

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70+

Student Organizations and Clubs

13:1

Student-To-Faculty Ratio

Athletics

Upstate Spartans

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  • 15 Athletic Teams
  • Big South Conference
  • 250 Student Athletes
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