South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · Public · 2,934 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,846 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $16,968 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $20,449 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $22,587 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,523 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,097 |
Sticker tuition: $11,060 in-state, $21,750 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 17
- Students with Pell grants
- 71%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 37%
- Freshman retention
- 56%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $38,262
- Median debt at graduation
- $31,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business17%
Biology & Life Sciences12%
Criminal Justice8%
Education7%
Health & Nursing5%
Communications & Media5%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Agriculture4%
Computer Science4%
Engineering4%
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