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South Carolina State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · South Carolina

South Carolina State University

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
82.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹20,43,021Out-of-state
Students
2,934Undergraduates
Students per teacher
19Student to faculty

About

South Carolina State University (SCSU or SC State) is a public, historically black, land-grant university in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It is the only public, historically black land-grant research university in South Carolina, is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Admissions planning estimate

82.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 47.6%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 81.73%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 81.7% (8,034/9,830; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

83 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 11,017
Offered a place 9,102
Enrolled 1,042

11.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite14-19
136

What a year costs

₹30,76,273 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹20,43,021
  • Housing₹8,45,388
  • Books & supplies₹1,87,864
Sticker price ₹30,76,273
After aid (average) ₹16,99,887

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,38,888
Out-of-state ₹20,43,021

Average aid awarded: ₹10,99,004 a year.

Outcomes and support

56.5%
Retention
36.6%
Graduation
32%
From out of state

One teacher for every 19 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 90.4%
Multiracial 4.3%
Unknown 3.4%
White 1.2%
Native American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Hispanic 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringbachelor
Nuclear Engineeringbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate82.62%
Total Applicants11017
Admitted Applicants9102
Enrolled Applicants1042
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %14
ACT Composite 75th %19

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,38,888
Out-of-State Tuition₹20,43,021
Average Housing Cost₹8,45,388
Books & Supplies₹1,87,864
Average Net Price₹16,99,887
Average Aid Awarded₹10,99,004
Out-of-State Students32%

Student Body Diversity

African American90.39%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic0.1%
White1.19%
Multiracial4.29%
Native American0.24%
Pacific Islander0.1%
International0.07%
Unknown Race3.41%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate36.63%
Retention Rate56.46%
Student/Faculty Ratio19:1
Total Undergraduates2934

Contact

Street Address300 College St NE
ZIP Code29117
Phone(803) 536-7186
Websitehttps://www.scsu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/