University of South Carolina Upstate
Former names | Spartanburg Regional Campus (1967–1975) University of South Carolina Spartanburg (1975–2004) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1967 |
Parent institution | University of South Carolina System |
| Endowment | $12.6 million |
| Chancellor | Bennie Harris |
Academic staff | 377 |
| Students | 4,913 |
| Undergraduates | 4,481 |
| Postgraduates | 432 |
| Location | Spartanburg address , , United States 34°59′51″N 81°58′14″W / 34.99750°N 81.97056°W |
| Campus | Suburban 330 acres (134 ha), 330 acres (130 ha) |
| Colors | Upstate Green, Slate Gray, Gray, and Light Gray |
| Nickname | Spartans |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I Big South Conference |
| Website | uscupstate.edu |
The University of South Carolina Upstate (USC Upstate) is a public university in Valley Falls, South Carolina, United States. It has a Spartanburg postal address. Founded in 1967 and formerly known as University of South Carolina Spartanburg, the institution changed its name in the summer of 2004. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees for students in the Upstate and surrounding areas. It is part of the University of South Carolina System and home to approximately 5,200 students and 340 full-time faculty. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.