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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
- Website: www.uscupstate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,916
- College Alias: USC Upstate
- College Mascot: Spartans
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.uscupstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 930 | 1,831 | 2,761 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 529 (57%) | 963 (53%) | 1,492 (54%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 321 (61%) | 501 (52%) | 822 (55%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 710 | 86% |
| ACT ® Exam | 445 | 54% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 520 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: USC Upstate Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 59% | 34% | 81% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,885 | $3,853 | $4,232 | $3,566 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| Number in Default | 42 | 35 | 39 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,504 | 1,314 | 1,075 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,900 | $7,314 | $6,664 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,896 | $14,752 | $13,502 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,400 | $5,190 | $5,195 |
| Other Expenses | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,250 | $8,200 | $8,100 |
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,550 | $3,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,800 | $3,550 | $2,650 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,400 | $13,704 | $13,059 |
| Out of State | $23,396 | $21,142 | $19,897 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,450 | $20,064 | $19,264 |
| Out of State | $28,446 | $27,502 | $26,102 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,600 | $11,064 | $10,314 |
| Out of State | $19,596 | $18,502 | $17,152 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,916 Undergraduate: 4,870 Graduate: 46
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,714 Female: 3,202
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,710 Female: 3,160
- Graduate Gender Male: 4 Female: 42
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,015 Part-Time: 901
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,010 Part-Time: 860
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 5 Part-Time: 41
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 84 | 2% |
| American Indian | 19 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,188 | 24% |
| Asian | 115 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 2% |
| White | 2,884 | 59% |
| Unknown | 511 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 57 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,411 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,317 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 957 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 485 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 234 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 180 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 183 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 69 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 15 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 794 | 497 | 297 |
| Faculty Status | 394 | 226 | 168 |
| Tenured Faculty | 78 | 78 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 1 | - | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 374 | 206 | 168 |
| Primarily Instruction | 374 | 206 | 168 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 20 | 20 | - |
| Other Professionals | 194 | 134 | 60 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 206 | 137 | 69 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 44 | 22 | 22 |
| Skilled Crafts | 16 | 13 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 57 | 41 | 16 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,488 (187) | $55,987 (83) | $51,494 (104) |
| Professor | $69,768 (31) | $72,284 (16) | $67,084 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $58,781 (29) | $59,980 (12) | $57,935 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,535 (63) | $53,064 (38) | $49,210 (25) |
| Instructor | $45,128 (64) | $44,365 (17) | $45,403 (47) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,654 (19) | $84,030 (11) | $68,886 (8) |
| Professor | $95,552 (7) | $97,500 (6) | $83,867 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $71,529 (6) | $70,583 (2) | $72,002 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,104 (3) | $86,824 (1) | $66,244 (2) |
| Instructor | $52,689 (3) | $55,671 (2) | $46,726 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,415 (206) | $57,481 (94) | $51,841 (112) |
| Professor | $71,318 (38) | $74,327 (22) | $67,180 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $58,737 (35) | $59,661 (14) | $58,121 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,911 (66) | $53,525 (39) | $49,579 (27) |
| Instructor | $45,037 (67) | $44,490 (19) | $45,254 (48) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,887,386 | $915,988 | $971,398 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 262 | 140 | 122 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 262 | 140 | 122 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 68 | 34 | 34 |
| Golf | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Soccer | 54 | 32 | 22 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $39,318 | $33,053 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $22,500 | $20,562 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 12%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 38% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 41% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 24% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| White | 38% |
| Unknown | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 19% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 38% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 10 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 9 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
