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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,030
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 32%
- Median earnings
- $41,531
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
South Carolina State University is a public college in Orangeburg, SC with 2,934 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,030 per year ($16,960 for families earning under $30,000). 32% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $41,531 ten years after enrolling.
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Admissions
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,830
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,034
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
What South Carolina State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,846
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,060
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,750
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,960
- $30–48k$16,717
- $48–75k$18,111
- $75–110k$24,156
- $110k+$25,463
Get a personal estimate with South Carolina State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 32%
- Freshman retention
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $41,531
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,964
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,934
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 74%
- White1%
- Hispanic0%
- Black90%
- Asian0%
South Carolina State University FAQ
What is South Carolina State University's acceptance rate?+
South Carolina State University admits 83% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is South Carolina State University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to South Carolina State University?+
In Fall 2023, 9,830 students applied to South Carolina State University and 8,034 were admitted; 1,079 enrolled.
Does South Carolina State University consider legacy status?+
No. South Carolina State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does South Carolina State University require an essay?+
South Carolina State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does South Carolina State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,846 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,030.
What is South Carolina State University's graduation rate?+
32% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 218733 · How we use this data
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