South Carolina State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 82.62%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,060
- Out-of-State Tuition: $21,750
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at South Carolina State:
- Total Enrollment: 3,242, including 182 online students
- 2,950 Undergraduate, 292 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44% men, 56% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 37%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 56%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 69 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 14 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
South Carolina State Overview
South Carolina State University (South Carolina State) is a four-year, public school located in Orangeburg, SC. It is a historically black college/university. South Carolina State University was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Master's College and University (smaller programs)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The South Carolina State's tuition & fees is $11,060 for South Carolina residents and $21,750 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,189.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,242 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
South Carolina State's acceptance rate is 82.62% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.45%.
South Carolina State ranked 15th in South Carolina Colleges rankings. South Carolina State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of South Carolina State University is $11,060 for in-state students and $21,750 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,460 for in-state students and $22,570 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,060 for South Carolina residents and $21,750 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,460 for South Carolina residents and $22,570 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,060 | $21,750 |
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| Graduate | $11,460 | $22,570 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,060 | $21,750 |
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| Graduate | $11,460 | $22,570 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
South Carolina State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at South Carolina State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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