University of South Carolina Upstate

The University of South Carolina Upstate

Former names	Spartanburg Regional Campus (1967–1975) University of South Carolina Spartanburg (1975–2004)
Type	Public university
Established	1967
Parent institution	University of South Carolina System
Academic affiliations	AASCU
Endowment	$13.5 million[1]
Chancellor	Bennie Harris, Ph.D.
Academic staff	377
Students	4,913[2]
Undergraduates	4,481
Postgraduates	432
Location	Spartanburg , South Carolina , United States 34°59′51″N 81°58′14″W / 34.99750°N 81.97056°W / 34.99750; -81.97056
Campus	Suburban 330 acres (134 ha), 330 acres (130 ha)
Colors	Upstate Green, Slate Gray, Gray, and Light Gray[3]
Nickname	Spartans
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I Big South Conference
Website	www.uscupstate.edu

The University of South Carolina Upstate (USC Upstate) is a public university in Spartanburg, South Carolina. 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.