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South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC • public • I | MEAC | FCS
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Acceptance
81.7%
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Grad Rate
29%
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Cost
$20,528 / $31,218

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,059 • Total: 3,396
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
300 College St NE
Orangeburg, SC
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Website
scsu.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,360 (44.5%) • Female: 1,699 (55.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 7 0.2%
Black/African American 2,811 91.9%
Hispanic/Latino 4 0.1%
White 51 1.7%
Two or More Races 91 3.0%
International 1 0.0%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
81.7%
8,034 admitted from 9,830 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
—
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
29.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
59.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
24.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$20,528
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$31,218
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $9,528
Out-of-state: $20,218
Room & Board
$9,000
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $16,846
$30,001-48,000 $16,968
$48,001-75,000 $20,449
$75,001-110,000 $22,587
$110,001+ $24,523
Students Receiving Pell Grants
83%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
MEAC
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (4)
Basketball Football (FCS) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (6)
Basketball Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.5 GPA
Multi-Year Awards
$5,000-$80,000 total
1 automatic scholarship (11 total)
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Common questions about South Carolina State University

What is South Carolina State University's acceptance rate?
South Carolina State University accepts 82% of applicants, from 9,830 applications.
How much does South Carolina State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $9,528 in-state and $20,218 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $16,846 on average after aid.
Does South Carolina State University require SAT or ACT scores?
South Carolina State University requires test scores from some applicants.
What is South Carolina State University's graduation rate?
29% of students graduate within six years.