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Reach
Greater
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Explore your passions. Find your path.

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.


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I am looking for

    a different experience.

    With the support of our faculty and community behind you, there’s nothing you can’t do. Discover what it means to be an Upstate student.

    a place where I belong.

    Clubs. Sports. Organizations. Academic groups. Find your people and explore new interests.

    some financial assistance.

    We offer multiple grants and scholarships for students to make their Upstate experience more affordable.

    It’s Great to Be Recognized
    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.

    A student and family member at graduation

    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.

    USC Upstate Graduation

    December 14 at 10am | Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
    We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our newest graduates! On this day we will honor the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of USC Upstate students ready to make their mark on the world. Each degree candidate will be recognized individually and congratulated by their college dean in a ceremony filled with pride and joy. Each student has tickets for 6 family, friends, and loved ones to share in this momentous occasion, as we gather to support and celebrate the Class of December 2024

    #2

    Top Public University in South Carolina

    90+

    Student Organizations and Clubs

    13:1

    Student-To-Faculty Ratio