The University of South Carolina Upstate improved its rankings to No. 2 among the top regional public colleges in the south in U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.”
USC Upstate jumped one spot, No. 3 last year, in the Top Public Regional Colleges South. The university tied for 10th among Regional Colleges South, up from 33rd last year.
USC Upstate ranked third in the south with an average student debt of $19,896 and was the only school from South Carolina ranked in the Top 5.
“Unlike many larger universities, our students receive individualized attention from faculty who are accessible and who truly care about them not only as students, but also as people,” said Clif Flynn, interim senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at USC Upstate. “Our commitment to excellence is evident and student success is our highest priority and I’m glad to see those things reflected in these rankings.”
USC Upstate also tied for No. 4 among Best Colleges for Veterans and tied for No. 8 for Ethnic Diversity.