South Carolina State University

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Orangeburg, SC

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$9,528

Avg in-state tuition

$20,218

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About South Carolina State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

South Carolina State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,020, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 46 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 30%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,528, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,218.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

94% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

30% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 14-18

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 800-1000

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

50%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Black

93%

White

Unknown

Two or more races

Hispanic

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

81% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$2,000
On-campus room and board	$9,000
On-campus other expenses	$8,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,000
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$8,000
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$8,000

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$28,528	$39,218
Off-campus without family	$29,528	$40,218
Off-campus with family	$19,528	$30,218

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Accounting
	Transportation/Transportation Management
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business/Commerce, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Education
	Music Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
7	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
	Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
	Industrial Technology/Technician
	Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
8	Engineering
	Nuclear Engineering
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
10	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Human Development and Family Studies, General
	Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
12	History
	History, General
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
14	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education, General
15	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
16	Psychology
	Psychology, General
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
18	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
19	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
20	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Music Management and Merchandising

South Carolina State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other schools.

About South Carolina State University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.