South Carolina State University: Review & Facts

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South Carolina State University is a small four-year, public school with 2,650 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1896 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

South Carolina State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

At South Carolina State University you can obtain your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
58
South Carolina State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 58 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Education, Biology, Work and Family Studies, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at South Carolina State University is relatively low at 68% (close to South Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is low - 33%. Nearly 19% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at South Carolina State University is decent - 17:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are high, $20,300 a year. The additional fees at South Carolina State University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,600; which makes it a total of $21,900 a year.

Read the details about South Carolina State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
84%
Easy
According to recent data, 6,833 applications were submitted and 5,733 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at South Carolina State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,600
Medium
South Carolina State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at South Carolina State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
South Carolina State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,500 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, around $6,600 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at South Carolina State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, South Carolina State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

South Carolina State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
South Carolina State University
300 College St NE
Orangeburg, South Carolina
29117-0001, USA
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