South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29117-0001
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business
South Carolina State University is a public institution in Orangeburg with particular strength in business and biology.
A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,262 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,268.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
34.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,900
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
18
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (59)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
59%
Student Body
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The New Deal Programs were used to create, among other things, Wilkinson Hall, the university's first separate library building (now home to Admissions and Financial Aid).
- •In 1947, the United States Army created an ROTC detachment, in which all male students were required to enroll until mandatory enrollment ended in 1969.
- •The law program folded in 1966 after the University of South Carolina integrated.
Source: Wikipedia
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