University of South Carolina-Upstate

The University of South Carolina Upstate is a public four-year institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in a midsize suburban area. The university enrolls 5,861 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 42% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 69% (IPEDS 2023).

The University of South Carolina Upstate offers associate and bachelor's level programs in technical and healthcare fields. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at the bachelor's level, along with Engineering/Industrial Management, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level.

Located in Spartanburg, SC, in the economically active Upstate region near the I-85 corridor, USC Upstate serves a growing student population and connects graduates to career opportunities in manufacturing, information technology, and healthcare across one of South Carolina's most dynamic regional economies.