Campus Vibe
College townHBCU
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.
Established
1896
Motto
Scientia, Officium, Honos
Type
Public universityHBCULand-grant university
Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and participates
Division
Division I
Campus Visits
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82%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,757Students
19:1Student:Faculty
29%Grad Rate
$38,262Earnings 10yr
$18,268Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
South Carolina State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate81.7%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$11,060
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,750
Room & Board$9,000
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$29,957
Average Net Price$18,268
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,089
$30–48K$17,509
$48–75K$19,611
$75–110K$24,555
$110K+$25,130
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$18,268
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/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
Programs (59)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,757
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
68%
Race & Ethnicity
White 1%
Black 93%
Two+ 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate29.4%
Freshman Retention58.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$30,064
8 Years$34,470
10 Years$38,262
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$30,000
Men
$35,300
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
90Average
Estimated from SC state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85
Nearest Cities
Charlottepop. 880K
119 mi(206 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
202 mi(350 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
204 mi(354 min)