University of South Carolina-Upstate

800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
http://www.uscupstate.edu/

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Overview
Type	Public institution
Year Founded	1967
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	4,409
Endowment	6,825
Application Deadline	Rolling
Application Fee	40
Selectivity	Selective
Application Deadline	Rolling
Tuition	7,670 in-state, 15,108 out-of-state
Room/Board	5,940

Services
Associated Firms	Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg School Districts, BMW, Michelin
Campus Safety	24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Museums	N/A
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
Museums	N/A
Periodical Subs	14,953
# of Books	235,576
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	95%
within one year	100%
within two years	100%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	2%
Students in sororities	3%
Campus Size	300 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	14%
College housing types	coed dorms (50%), apartment for single students (50%), other housing options
Popular Events	N/A
Nearest Airport	Greenville/Spartanburg International Jetport (15), Charlotte (70)
Nearest Train	Spartanburg (10)
Army ROTC	Offered at cooperating institution (Wofford College)
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper
Number of Organizations	58
# of fraternities	5
# of sororities	7
Students in fraternities	2%
Students in sororities	3%
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) Carolinian, Monthly; Writersinc, yearly
Honor Societies	Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Mu Gamma, Gamma Beta Phi, Kappa Delta Pi, Mu Rho chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Campus Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Action, Presbyterian Student Association, Upstate Pagan Association;
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) African American Association (AAA), Asian Club, French Club, Hispanic Awareness Association (HAA), International Club, Upstate Deutsch Klub, Aliya Urban Hip Hop Dance Clique, Amnesty International, Model United Unations, SAVE, Pride;
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Accounting Club, Alpha Mu Gamma, Chemistry Club, Computer Science Club, Club Art and Design, Computer Science Club, Criminal Justice Club, Diversity in Business Students, Gamma Beta Phi, Health Professionals Club, IMS Student Association, Literary Club, Marketing Club, Math Club, Pi Gamma Mu, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psychology Club, Science Club, Sigma Tau Delta, Sociology Club, Special Education Club, Student Nurse Association (SNA), TEACH, University Business Society (UBS), Upstate History Society, Writer's Inc. , Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), Alpha Phi Alpha (interest group), Delta Sigma Theta, Delta Zeta (DZ), Greek Presidents Council (GPC), Intrafraternity Council (IFC), Kappa Alpha Psi, Kappa Sigma, Black Greek Association, Panhellenic Council (PC or NPC), Pi Kappa Phi, Phi Mu, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. , Zeta Tau Alpha, American Humanics Student Association (Non-Profit), Amnesty International, Campus Activities Board (CAB), CAPS (Current Affairs and Political Science Club), Carolinian, Equestrian Club (Horse Club), IMPACT, Ladies of Service, Men? s Service Club, Scuba and Snorkel Club, SETA, (S. A. V. E. ) Students Against a Violent Environment, Student Government Association, Upstate "W": Women's Group, Upstate College Republicans, USC Upstate College Democrats;