Orangeburg,
SC
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About South Carolina State University
South Carolina State University is a public, state university in the town of Orangeburg, South Carolina. South Carolina State University was founded in 1896. The university enrolls around 2,649 students per year, including 2,374 undergraduates.
2016 Acceptance Rate for South Carolina State University
The acceptance rate at South Carolina State University is 84%. In 2016, 6,833 students applied to South Carolina State University and 5,733 were admitted.
| South Carolina State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 84% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 3% |
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South Carolina State University is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina,.
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College Info
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
Composite SAT Range
890 - 1170
Math SAT Range
450 - 590
Reading SAT Range
440 - 610
South Carolina State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$20,860
In State$31,550
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,528
$20,218
Fees
$1,532
$1,532
Housing
$9,000
$9,000
Books
$800
$800
Student Life
Wondering what life at South Carolina State University is like? There are approximately 2,649 students enrolled at South Carolina State University, including 2,374 undergraduate students and 275 graduate students. 89% percent of students attend school full-time, 85% percent are from SC and 15% percent of students are from other states.
89%
Full Time11%
Part Time85%
In State15%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,649
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
84%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$11,060
Out-of-State
$21,750
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jul 31
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