South Carolina State University
Location
300 College Street NE, Orangeburg, SC, 29117
(803) 536-7000
Admission
Acceptance Rate
13,536
Applied
9,201
Accepted
3,059
Enrolled
Application Deadline
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Freshmen | N/A | N/A | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Transfer | N/A | N/A | Yes |
Majors
Major and Degrees
Costs
Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students for the most current academic year. Full-time costs are based on 24 credits per year. Tuition rates vary by:
- Academic program/major
- Campus/location
- Class time
- Class load
- Course level
- Student level
Tuition and Fees
$9,528
In-state
$20,218
Out-of-state
$9,690
Room & Board
Financial Aid
Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study/jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Most colleges determine financial need based on your FAFSA
$36,065
Avg. Financial Aid Package
$38,408
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
$4,433
Avg. Loan Aid
$21,160
Avg. Grant Aid
$29,984
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
65.4%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
22.78%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,059
Total students
28%
Out-of-state students
0.1%
International Students
3059
Student body size
Race/Ethnicity
Gender
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options | Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 76 |
| % of students living on campus | Women Housing: X |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Student-run radio station
Marching band
Drama/theatre group
Choral groups
Student Services
Personal/psychological counseling
Health clinic
Student Organizations
Local fraternities
Greek sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Patrol student