School Summary

South Carolina State University


General Information:

Founded in 1896, South Carolina State University is seated on 160 acres located in Orangeburg county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 5:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 600. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

300 College Street NE

Orangeburg, SC
29117
For more information call: 800 260-5956. This school has a website at https://www.scsu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.scsu.edu/admissions/applyingtoscstate.aspx


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT
Other Requirements: Due to the continued impact of COVID-19, it is necessary to modify the standardized testing requirement.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $9,528.00 $20,218.00
Room and Board $9,290.00 $9,290.00
Fees $1,532.00 $1,532.00
Total $20,350.00 $31,040.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.scsu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Honors program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.


Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 4% 4%
600-699 22% 17%
500-599 30% 35%
400-499 30% 30%
300-399 13% 13%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 8%
18-23 21%
12-17 54%
6-11 17%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 6%
11-25% 16.00%
26-50% 22.00%
Under 50% 56.00%



Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,094
Female 1,280
Total 2,374


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,174
Female 1,475
Total 2,649

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 0%
African American 90%
Hispanic 0%
Native American 0%
White 2%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 94%
At Least 25 Years Old 6%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 85%
Out Of State 15%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 77%
Live Off Campus 23%


Back to School Week, Homecoming Week, Bulldog Fest

Student Government Association, Campus Activity Board, NAACP, United Voices of Christ, Student Media


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 19.0101                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 15.0201                                           Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0805                                           Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 15.1102                                           Surveying Technology/Surveying
  • 14.4201                                           Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
  • 14.2301                                           Nuclear Engineering
  • 14.3501                                           Industrial Engineering
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 01.0102                                           Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • 50.1003                                           Music Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1309                                           Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 51.0204                                           Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies

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