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Colleges / South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate84%
Acceptance Rate84%

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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Visit South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina,.

If you would like to see 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.

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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

890 - 1170

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Math SAT Range

450 - 590

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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

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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 Time

11%

Part Time

85%

In State

15%

Out-of-State

Data 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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