South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC

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Acceptance Rate

82%

Enrollment

2,757

Graduation Rate

29%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$38,262

Retention Rate

59%

Admissions

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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GPA*

Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,060

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,750

Avg Net Price

$18,268

Room & Board

$9,000

Total COA

$29,957

Median Debt

$31,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$17,089

$30,001–48,000

$17,509

$48,001–75,000

$19,611

$75,001–110,000

$24,555

$110,001+

$25,130

Pell Grant Rate: 68%

Federal Loan Rate: 66%

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Sticker Price$30,750

Estimated Net Price$18,268 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

29%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$38,262

Retention Rate

59%

Median Debt

$31,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

15.5%

Family & Consumer Sciences

12.9%

Biology

9.5%

Criminal Justice

8.6%

Education

7.8%

Engineering Technology

5.2%

Visual & Performing Arts

5.2%

Computer Science

4.7%

Psychology

4.7%

Public Administration & Social Services

4.7%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Biology, General	50	$34,839
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General	39	$31,164
Criminal Justice and Corrections	30	$41,356
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	24	$33,661
Communication and Media Studies	21	$31,408
Business Administration, Management and Operations	21	$31,372
Computer and Information Sciences, General	13	—
Social Work	12	$37,880
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	11	$34,767
Psychology, General	9	$35,756
Accounting and Related Services	9	—
Political Science and Government	8	—
Marketing	8	$44,204
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	7	$35,590
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	7	—