University of South Carolina-Upstate
About
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a premier public regional university renowned for driving upward economic mobility and offering top-tier professional preparation, particularly through its highly respected Mary Black College of Nursing and the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics. On its scenic Spartanburg campus, students experience a welcoming and diverse culture defined by a tight-knit community, active student organizations, and the excitement of NCAA Division I Spartan athletics. What truly sets the university apart is its deep integration with the local economy, highlighted by "The George"—its state-of-the-art business school facility in downtown Spartanburg—which provides students with direct pipelines to internships and careers with major global employers in the Upstate region.
Wikipedia:The University of South Carolina Upstate is a public university in Spartanburg, 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.
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University of South Carolina-Upstate accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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