College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1967 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
4,409 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$6,825 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$40 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$7,670 in-state, 15,108 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$5,940 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper |
Student Organizations: |
58 |
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; |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Carolinian, Monthly; Writersinc, yearly |
Number of Fraternities: |
5 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
2% |
Number of Sororities: |
7 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
3% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg School Districts, BMW, Michelin |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
235,576 |
Library Facilities: |
N/A |
Museums |
N/A |
Computers Available: |
600 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
1 |
Wired Labs: |
0 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
500 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
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) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (50%), apartment for single students (50%), other housing options |
Sprinkler System: |
50% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
300 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Greenville/Spartanburg International Jetport (15), Charlotte (70) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Spartanburg (10) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Spartanburg (10) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Wofford College) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
N/A |
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