USC UPSTATE

Welcome to the University of South Carolina

The history of the University of South Carolina Upstate is a chronicle of remarkable development. When Spartanburg General Hospital announced it was phasing out its diploma program for registered nurses in 1967, a citizens' committee chaired by G.B. Hodge, M.D. requested that Spartanburg be included in the University of South Carolina system to avert a serious healthcare problem.

The Spartanburg Regional Campus, as it was first known, opened its doors in the fall of 1967 to 177 students on the first floor of the Spartanburg General Hospital nursing residence. Enrollment continued to increase, which resulted in the school becoming a four-year university in 1975. In 1994, the University began offering graduate degrees. Today's thriving campus boasts 328 acres and an enrollment of 5,500 students.

USC Upstate's annual University Day breakfast was held on August 18, 2010. Chancellor Stockwell's speech, "What is to Be Done? Life in South Carolina Higher Education," is now available online. Previous University Day speeches are also available.

USC UPSTATE FACTS

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Enrollment: 5,500

Degree Programs: Liberal arts, sciences, business administration, nursing and teacher education; master degrees in education.

Faculty: 231 full-time
               268 part-time

Alumni: 17,000

In-State Tuition: $4,181 per semester
(full-time)

Out-of-State Tuition: $8,502 per semester
(full-time)

Athletic Nickname: Spartans

CONTACT US
USC Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Toll-free: 800-277-8727
Phone: 864-503-5000
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