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Higher EducationSouth Carolina, United States201-500 Employees
USC Upstate is a public regional university within the University of South Carolina System, based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Founded in 1967, it serves a student body of more than 6,000 and graduates about 1,300 annually, with roughly 30,000 alumni. It is accredited by SACSCOC and offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs across liberal arts and sciences, business administration, nursing, and education, along with 15 NCAA Division I sports teams. Located in Spartanburg County near the intersections of Interstates 85 and 26, the campus sits at the heart of an international business corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte. As a regional higher education institution, USC Upstate contributes to the area's workforce by preparing graduates across its liberal arts and sciences, professional, and education programs. In 2026, the university announced a partnership with Risepoint to launch ten online degree programs, expanding access to online education.