USC Upstate is among the fastest growing universities in the nation, ranked by U.S. News & World Report at No. 2 among Top Public Schools in South Carolina. A diverse and dynamic community of 5000 students from 31 states, and 15 countries around the world, USC Upstate is the destination of choice for many. We are committed to offering career relevant baccalaureate and graduate degree programs to help students achieve their educational goals. New majors and student services have been added, and a strengthened focus on student success and experiential learning helps encourage students to succeed in their academic programs.