South Carolina State University
South Carolina State University is a public 4-year institution in Orangeburg, SC. It enrolls about 3,041 students and admits roughly 82% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Orangeburg, SC 29117 |
| County | Orangeburg County |
| Enrollment | 3,041 |
| Acceptance rate | 82% |
| Applicants / admitted | 9,830 / 8,034 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $21,750 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 29% |
| Transfer-out rate | 29% |
| Full-time retention rate | 59% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $17,928 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | https://scsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 8035367000 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 9,830 students applied and 8,034 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,079 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,060 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $21,750. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $17,928 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,089 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,509 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,611 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $24,555 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,130 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 561 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 29% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
South Carolina State University is in Orangeburg, SC, Orangeburg County. Its coordinates are 33.4980, -80.8487.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at South Carolina State University?
About 82% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 9,830 applicants.
How much does South Carolina State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,060 for in-state students and $21,750 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend South Carolina State University?
About 3,041 students are enrolled.