Overview
Student Population
| Location | Orangeburg, South Carolina |
| Online | scsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, South Carolina State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,128 prospective students applied, and 2,943 were granted admission. Of those admitted 479 enrolled in the school. 1,976 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 363 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $9,528 plus fees of $1,532. South Carolina State University is ranked 894 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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South Carolina State University is rated within the lower 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for South Carolina State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#894 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#398 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#12 in Best Public Colleges in South Carolina
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 800/1000 |
| ACT | 14/18 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 30, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,532 |
| Room and Board | $9,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $8,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,060 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,532 |
| Room and Board | $9,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $8,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,750 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Work and Family Studies | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218733 IPEDS survey data for South Carolina State University.
Current students may use the South Carolina State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.