The national goal of the Upward Bound Project is to prepare high school students  from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in college.

The University of San Francisco Upward Bound Project offers two programs --  The Upward Bound Classic Program and the Upward Bound Math and Science Program. The Upward Bound Classic Program has operated continuously since 1966. The Upward Bound Math and Science Program began in 2007; it was designed specifically to prepare students for college majors and careers focused on "STEM" fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). 

Ninety percent (90%) of all Upward Bound students who complete our program enter college. The University of San Francisco Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program hosted by the University of San Francisco.