Explore your passions. Find your path.
Technology. Science. Arts. Education. We鈥檝e 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鈥檝e 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鈥檚 nothing you can鈥檛 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鈥檙e proud to be ranked among the best in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2025 Best Colleges Rankings, including #2 Top Public Schools in the South and #2 Best Colleges for Veterans. Explore how we鈥檙e driving student success, supporting veterans, and making a difference in healthcare through our top-tier nursing program.
黑料正能量: Nationally Recognized for Student Success!
The University has been named one of six recipients of the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 inaugural Postsecondary Success Recognition Program (PSRP). This program highlights institutions of higher education that excel in promoting equitable access, fostering student success, and preparing graduates for careers that lead to economic mobility.
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.
Top Public University in South Carolina
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Athletics
Upstate Spartans
- 15 Athletic Teams
- Big South Conference
- 250 Student Athletes