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Colleges / South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate88%
Acceptance Rate88%

About South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University is a public, state institution in the town of Orangeburg, South Carolina. South Carolina State University was founded in 1896. The college currently enrolls around 10,272 students per year, including 2,074 undergrads.

South Carolina State University Acceptance Rate

Around 88% of applicants get into South Carolina State University each year. Out of 2,497 applications received in 2022, 2,187 students were offered admission.

South Carolina State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 88%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.2
Test Optional May require tests

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South Carolina State University is locatedin Orangeburg, South Carolina,.

If you are interested in seeing South Carolina State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 26 to Orangeburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Columbia Metropolitan.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what South Carolina State University and Orangeburg are like without leaving home.

College Info

300 College Street Northeast Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001

Campus Setting: Small Town

South Carolina State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jul 31

Transfer Applications are Due

Jul 31

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to South Carolina State University is Jul 31.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to South Carolina State University is Jul 31.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

South Carolina State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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South Carolina State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$19,950

In State

$30,640

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,528
$20,218
Fees
$1,532
$1,532
Housing
$8,090
$8,090
Books
$800
$800

Student Life

Wondering what life at South Carolina State University is like? There are approximately 10,272 students enrolled at South Carolina State University, including 2,074 undergraduate students and 8,198 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 89% percent are from SC and 11% percent of students are from other states.

88%

Full Time

12%

Part Time

89%

In State

11%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

10,272

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

88%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,060

Out-of-State

$21,750

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 31
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