South Carolina State University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Distant | Town
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
South Carolina State University
300 College St NE, Orangeburg, South Carolina 29117
See on MapPhone
(803) 536-7000
Website
https://scsu.edu/No Information for this section
cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$11,060Out of state
$21,750Graduate
In state
$11,460Out of state
$22,570Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
97%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 93.0% | $8,526 |
| State/local grants | 58.0% | $4,032 |
| Institutional grants | 40.0% | $12,357 |
| Loans | 62.0% | $6,660 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$9,000 per year
Books & Supplies
$2,000 per year
Personal Expenses
$8,000 per year
Pay For College with ROTC
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Paying for college
Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Art Teacher Education
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Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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ENGINEERING
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Civil Engineering, General
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Nuclear Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
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Surveying Technology/Surveying
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Management
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Graduate ProgramsX
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Transportation/Mobility Management
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EDUCATION
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
83.9%- Apply 6,833
- Accepted 5,733
- Attend 902
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$25Graduate
$25Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
56%Male Students
44%Student Ethnicities
- Black89.47%
- Not Specified5.51%
- Caucasian2.72%
- Two Or More Ethnicities1.28%
- Hispanic/Latino0.34%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.34%
- Asian0.23%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.11%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
2,636
Undergraduate students
2,281
Graduate students
355
Full Time Students
87%Part Time Students
13%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Soccer
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Softball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Basketball
- Tennis
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
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