South Carolina State University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

South Carolina State University is a four-year, public school located in Orangeburg, SC. It is a historically black college. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification. South Carolina State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges .

83% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 11,017 applied, 9,102 accepted, and 1,042 enrolled in South Carolina State. 490 men and 552 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $11,060 for South Carolina residents and $21,750 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $11,460 for South Carolina residents and $22,570 for others. Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at South Carolina State University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,980 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,700. For freshmen, 790 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $12,130. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,242 students enrolled South Carolina State in 2025. By gender, 1,425 men and 1,817 women students are enrolled. There are 2,950 undergraduate and 292 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

69 Major Programs

14 graduate programs Certificate Programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of South Carolina State is 37% and the transfer-out rate is 27%. The retention rate is 56% for full-time and 56% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 37% Transfer-out Rate 27% Retention Rate 56% Students to Faculty Ratio 19 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 210 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for South Carolina State and the average faculty salary is $73,679. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. There are 684 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $62,184. Number of Faculties 210 Average Faculty Salary $73,679 Number of Staffs 684 Average Staff Salary $62,184

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Athletics

South Carolina State University is a member of Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). See All Members

Orangeburg, SC