Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a public community college located in Orangeburg, SC. It offers 54 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is $6,242 for South Carolina residents and $8,354 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of South Carolina public community colleges' average ($11,590).

The school has 2,106 students, which is lower than South Carolina community collleges' average (2,417). In addition, 1,189 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of South Carolina community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - OCtech
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$6,242$8,354
Books & Supplies$1,400
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,000
Average Financial Aid$5,067
Cost of Attendance$18,642$20,754
After Financial Aid$13,575$15,687
OCtech Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College$6,242$8,354
Public Community Colleges in South Carolina$6,457$11,590
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3420NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agroecology and Sustainable AgricultureNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 59 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Radiation Protection/Health Physics TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mammography Technician/TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 117 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training34 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,106 students at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 648 male students and 1,498 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,1467561,390
Male Students648272376
Female Students1,4984841,014

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,106 total students, 1,820 students enrolled through distance learning (1,189 students enrolled exclusively and 631 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,106
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,189
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses631
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses286

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address3250 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC
Phone803-536-0311
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »In-State$6,242
Out-of-State$8,354
Student Population »2,106 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Transfer-out Rate18%
Retention Rate66% (Full-time)
31% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,067
Students to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)