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  • ORANGEBURG, SC
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South Carolina State University

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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      C
    3. Diversity
      B minus
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A minus
    8. Location
      C minus
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      C
    South Carolina State is a public university located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. As a historically black college, SC State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,781 undergraduate students. The South Carolina State acceptance rate is 94%. Popular majors include Biology, Family Studies and Consumer Sciences, and Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. Graduating 30% of students, South Carolina State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $22,300.
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    300 COLLEGE ST NE
    ORANGEBURG, SC 29117
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    About South Carolina State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
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    SC State Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    94%
    Application Deadline
    August 1
    SAT Range
    800-1000
    ACT Range
    14-18
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    scsu.edu/admissions/applyingtoscstate.aspx

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,022 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,438 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A minus
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Biology
      45 Graduates
    • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
      36 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      26 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      23 Graduates
    • Speech Language Pathology
      21 Graduates
    • Communications
      18 Graduates
    • Business
      15 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      14 Graduates
    • Accounting
      13 Graduates
    • Psychology
      12 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      49%
    • On Campus
      49%
    • Online
      2%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,781 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    239
    Undergrads Over 25
    8%
    Pell Grant
    81%
    Varsity Athletes
    10%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $29,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    30%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
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