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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - UPSTATE (USC Upstate)

  • 800 University Way
  • Spartanburg, SC 29303
  • OPEID College Code: 00695100
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  • General Phone: (864) 503-5000
  • Chancellor: John C. Stockwell
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Midsized Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 5,403
  • College Alias: USC Upstate
  • College Mascot: Spartans
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University of South Carolina - Upstate - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
University of South Carolina - Upstate Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants9551,8672,822
Number Granted Admission (%)742 (78%)1,471 (79%)2,213 (78%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)309 (42%)566 (38%)875 (40%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam73183%
ACT ® Exam47154%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading420520
SAT ® Math430520
SAT ® Writing420500
 
ACT ® Composite1822
ACT ® English1622
ACT ® Math1722
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving59%37%80%14%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,196$4,264$4,187$8,060
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.8%5.1%2.7%
Number in Default476142
Number in Repayment1,2351,1771,504
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$8,862$8,512$7,900
In-State Tuition and Fees$8,862$8,512$7,900
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,504$16,854$15,896
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,480$6,400$6,400
Other Expenses$200$200$200
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,300$8,300$8,250
Other Expenses$3,500$3,500$3,400
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,900$3,500$2,800
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$16,542$16,112$15,400
In-State$16,542$16,112$15,400
Out of State$25,184$24,454$23,396
Off Campus
In-District$21,662$21,312$20,450
In-State$21,662$21,312$20,450
Out of State$30,304$29,654$28,446
Off Campus with Family
In-District$12,762$12,412$11,600
In-State$12,762$12,412$11,600
Out of State$21,404$20,754$19,596
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-25-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration-169-
Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management-8-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-44-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-18-
Information Science Studies-3-
Information Technology-32-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education---
Early Childhood Education-636
Education, Teaching Individuals with Vision Impairments--3
Elementary Education-375
Physical Education-19-
Secondary Education-18-
Special Education Teaching-16-
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor2--
Middle School Education-11-
 
Engineering Technology
Engineering and Industrial Management-2-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-13-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature-1-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing-268-
 
History
History-17-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-84-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-5-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-2-
 
Psychology
Psychology-60-
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration-29-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science-19-
Sociology-17-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Studio Arts-17-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,403
    • Undergraduate: 5,291 Graduate: 112
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,890 Female: 3,513
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,884 Female: 3,407
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 6 Female: 106
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,162 Part-Time: 1,241
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,157 Part-Time: 1,134
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5 Part-Time: 107
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien721%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1984%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181773%
Ages 18-191,43327%
Ages 20-211,50228%
Ages 22-241,06820%
Ages 25-295019%
Ages 30-342535%
Ages 35-391773%
Ages 40-491853%
Ages 50-65952%
Age Over 65110.2%
Age Unknown10.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees834506328
Faculty Status401225176
Tenured Faculty7272-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service382206176
Primarily Instruction382206176
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1414-
Other Professionals21314172
Technical and/or Paraprofessional22514580
Clerical And Secretarial371225
Skilled Crafts23167
Service and/or Maintenance754926
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,606 (187)$54,947 (82)$52,558 (105)
Professor$73,837 (24)$73,960 (12)$73,715 (12)
Associate Professor$59,105 (32)$60,321 (13)$58,273 (19)
Assistant Professor$51,145 (62)$52,285 (35)$49,668 (27)
Instructor$46,229 (69)$45,637 (22)$46,507 (47)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$80,788 (19)$86,171 (10)$74,807 (9)
Professor$94,069 (7)$97,234 (4)$89,850 (3)
Associate Professor$82,790 (7)$89,415 (4)$73,956 (3)
Assistant Professor$66,906 (2)- (-)$66,906 (2)
Instructor$54,381 (3)$57,557 (2)$48,031 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,758 (206)$56,638 (92)$53,241 (114)
Professor$74,544 (31)$75,359 (16)$73,675 (15)
Associate Professor$60,654 (39)$63,342 (17)$58,578 (22)
Assistant Professor$51,257 (64)$52,285 (35)$50,018 (29)
Instructor$46,157 (72)$45,758 (24)$46,357 (48)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,493,430$649,458$843,972
Ratio (%)100%43%57%
 
Participants
All Athletes283147136
Unduplicated Athletes228120108
Baseball3333-
Basketball301515
All Track Combined995148
Golf19910
Soccer513021
Softball22-22
Tennis1899
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$45,927$38,603
Assistant Coaches-$26,889$23,340
 
Coaches
All Coaches351619
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students40%
 
By Gender
Male35%
Female43%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien20%
American Indian50%
Black42%
Asian33%
Hispanic40%
White40%
Unknown46%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less20%
5 Years35%
6 Years40%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related5-
Liquor Related438
On Campus
Weapons Related5-
Drug Related810
Liquor Related449
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault-2
Burglary12
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault13
Burglary46
Vehicle Theft-1
Arson-1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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