Established in 1967, University of South Carolina-Upstate is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Spartanburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), South Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of South Carolina-Upstate is a medium-sized coeducational US higher education institution. University of South Carolina-Upstate offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 55 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. University of South Carolina-Upstate also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.