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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SCPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 83% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
South Carolina State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Orangeburg, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 83%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
83% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading465 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math460 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite17 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
83%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,481
Earnings 5yr: $95,203
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,821
Earnings 5yr: $75,522
Debt: $31,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,129
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,513
Earnings 5yr: $56,801
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,848
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,497
Earnings 5yr: $45,315
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,628
Earnings 5yr: $63,874
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,108
Earnings 5yr: $43,968
Debt: $32,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,061
Earnings 5yr: $45,814
Debt: $31,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,075
Earnings 5yr: $40,526
Debt: $31,841
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,050
Earnings 5yr: $35,649
Debt: $34,625
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,940
Earnings 5yr: $38,985
Debt: $31,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,586
Earnings 5yr: $38,249
Debt: $31,452
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,654
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,463
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $39,745
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $39,611
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $37,058
Debt: $31,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,097
In-State Tuition$11,060
Out-of-State Tuition$21,750
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
70%
Pell Grants
67%
Take Loans
29%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$30,064
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$38,262
Completion Signals
37%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
56%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,900
Est. Monthly Payment
$226/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$29,642
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