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 |
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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 3,415 prospective students applied, and 1,818 were granted admission. Of those admitted 541 enrolled in the school. 2,402 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 620 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $9,528 plus fees of $1,532. South Carolina State University is ranked 1017 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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South Carolina State University is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1010 |
| ACT | 15/18 |
| GPA | 2.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 30, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
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.