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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.

    Upstate Talent Forum

    Join us for the second annual Future of Work Summit in South Carolina. We’ll delve into critical issues impacting our region’s workforce and explore innovative strategies to harness the power of AI for education and workforce development. Engage in interactive sessions and thought-provoking panels to help shape a smarter future for our students and communities.

    #2

    Top Public University in South Carolina

    90+

    Student Organizations and Clubs

    13:1

    Student-To-Faculty Ratio