South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,063
Graduate Enrollment: 300
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 87.59%
Male/Female: 51% / 49% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 69.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 52.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 40.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 32.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 2.3%
Black: 94.2%
Hispanic: 0.6%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Black: 94.2%
Hispanic: 0.6%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $29,823
In-State tuition: $11,060Out-of-State tuition: $21,750
Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $8,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $8,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $31,346 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,852 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 63.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 62.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $31,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $329 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,718 |
| $30k-48k | $21,339 |
| $48k-75k | $21,580 |
| $75k-110k | $25,748 |
| $110k+ | $26,035 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 14%6-year graduation rate: 30%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $31,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 30.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 43.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 55.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 17.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 19.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $29,879 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $36,513 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Nuclear Engineering. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | $35,590 ($2,966) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 27 | $31,841 | $329 | $28,333 ($2,361) | $33,661 ($2,805) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 11 | $42,285 ($3,524) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 42 | $34,625 | $346 | $27,331 ($2,278) | $31,164 ($2,597) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 27 | $31,000 | $323 | $18,488 ($1,541) | $34,839 ($2,903) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 9 | $35,756 ($2,980) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 28 | $31,000 | $286 | $30,609 ($2,551) | $41,356 ($3,446) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 10 | $37,880 ($3,157) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 12 | $31,000 | $329 | $34,767 ($2,897) | |
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 31 | $637 | $43,688 ($3,641) | $55,378 ($4,615) | |
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 27 | $466 | $37,833 ($3,153) | $37,867 ($3,156) | |
| Master's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 8 | $40,773 ($3,398) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 31 | $32,000 | $334 | $31,117 ($2,593) | $31,372 ($2,614) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 10 | $44,204 ($3,684) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 23 | $31,452 | $329 | $20,436 ($1,703) | $31,408 ($2,617) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 10 | $31,000 | $329 | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 14 | $72,806 ($6,067) | $86,578 ($7,215) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 24 | $682 | $46,178 ($3,848) | $52,588 ($4,382) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $66,519Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $12,502,388 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $15,115,496 (2022)