South Carolina State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,369
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, South Carolina State University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that South Carolina State University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

South Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at South Carolina State University is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at South Carolina State University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at South Carolina State University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,060

Cost of attendance at South Carolina State University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,750

Cost of attendance at South Carolina State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at South Carolina State University received on average $9,737 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,737

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	293	68%	$5,223	$1,530,340
Other Federal Grant	362	84%	$5,805	$2,101,248
State Grant/Scholarships	194	45%	$3,265	$633,317
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	75	17%	$12,093	$907,004
Total Grant & Scholarships	374	87%	$9,737	$3,641,569

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South Carolina State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of South Carolina State University students is 30.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.4%.

30.4%

African American 29.7% 143 students
white 50.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Basketball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

South Carolina State University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South Carolina State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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