School Information

22.5
Total Cost $21,974
Total Enrollment 4,538
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

South Carolina State University

http://www.scsu.edu
300 College St NE, Orangeburg, South Carolina 29117-0001
(803) 536-7000

South Carolina State University (SC State) is a historically Black public 1890 land-grant senior comprehensive institution of approximately 4,500-6,000 students. Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, SC State University is committed to providing affordable and accessible quality baccalaureate programs in the areas of business, applied professional sciences, mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, engineering technology, education, arts, and humanities. A number of programs are offered at the master’s level in teaching, human services and agribusiness, and the educational specialist and doctorate programs are offered in educational administration. SC State University prepares highly skilled, competent and socially aware graduates to enable them to work ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At South Carolina State University, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 91.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,618), and 71% receive loans ($9,297 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,862. Off campus it is around $9,842.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending South Carolina State University is $12,411 per year.

Yearly Tuition
South Carolina State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $8,462
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $16,626
Tuition Graduate in State $624
Tuition Graduate Out of State $1,052
Living Costs
South Carolina State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $21,974
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $30,138
Total Expense In State Off Campus $23,229
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $13,077
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $31,393
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $21,241
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,204 people applied to South Carolina State University. Of the applicants, 75.0% were admitted (85.0% male & 69.0% female ) and 30.0% accepted (32.0% male and 29.0% female)

Of the 3,874 undergraduate students at South Carolina State University, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (90.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 57.0% of the 664 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     70.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     67.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     26.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     22.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     45.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     36.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline October 30.
Admissions Office Phone 803-536-7064.
Admissions Office Email gradschool@scsu.edu
Admissions Office Address 300 College Street, NE Orangeburg, SC 29117.
Admissions Website http://www.scsu.edu/admissions.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.scsu.edu/admissions/admissionsapplication.aspx
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to South Carolina State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 370
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 370
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 470
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 18
 
South Carolina State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 4
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 49
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 49
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 94 4
Accounting 16
Business Administration and Management, General 48
Business/Commerce, General 0
Business/Managerial Economics 7
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 23
Transportation/Transportation Management 4
Communication, journalism, and related programs 0
Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 15
Computer and Information Sciences, General 15
Education 78 48 64 29
Art Teacher Education 0
Business Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 39
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 8 7
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 78 29
Elementary Education and Teaching 13 11
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
Music Teacher Education 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 18
Secondary Education and Teaching 5
Special Education and Teaching, General 2 2
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 5
Engineering 0
Nuclear Engineering 0
Engineering technologies/technicians 46
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 7
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 12
Industrial Technology/Technician 8
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 19
English language and literature/letters 13
English Language and Literature, General 13
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 0 51 8
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 44
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 7 3
Human Development and Family Studies, General 0 5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 31 39
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 4 20
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 27
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 0 19
History 4
History, General 4
Mathematics and statistics 11
Mathematics, General 11
Natural resources and conservation 0
Environmental Studies 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 13
Health and Physical Education, General 13
Physical sciences 9
Chemistry, General 7
Physics, General 2
Psychology 39
Psychology, General 39
Public administration and social service professions 31
Social Work 31
Security and protective services 21
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 21
Social sciences 20
Political Science and Government, General 9
Social Sciences, General 2
Sociology 9
Visual and performing arts 22
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
Fine/Studio Arts, General 15
Music Management and Merchandising 3
 
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