South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
South Carolina State University is a public university located in Orangeburg, SC, serving approximately 2,757 students. It has an acceptance rate of 82%.
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Tuition
$11,060
Acceptance
81.73%
Students
3,036
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,060
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,750
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.2×Graduates earn about 1.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
29%
Freshman Retention
59%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
81.73%
SAT range
863 - 1086
ACT range
15 - 24
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
3,036
Undergrads
2,757
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
32
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
13
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.73
Property Rate / 1,000
2.18
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Orangeburg
Violent Rate / 100k
159
Property Rate / 100k
1,656
Location
Institution does not report this
Orangeburg, SC 29117
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