South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC • public • DI | MEAC | FCS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town (Town: Distant )

Student Population

Undergrad: 3,059 • Total: 3,396

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

300 College St NE
Orangeburg, SC
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Website

https://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

$21,528

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$32,218

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $9,528
Out-of-state: $20,218

Room & Board

$2,000

Books & Supplies

$10,000

Students Receiving Pell Grants

83%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

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 & Financial Aid

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