South Carolina State University (SCSU) is a historically black public land-grant research university located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Founded in 1896, SCSU is the only public university in South Carolina accredited by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The university offers over 45 degree programs from the undergraduate level to the graduate and doctoral levels across five colleges and schools. SCSU has a total enrollment of 3,322 students and about 272 full-time faculty members, making it one of the top mid-sized universities in the country. SCSU is well known for its rich history in the educational and cultural life of African Americans and has been labeled as a “critical asset” to many students seeking higher education. The university also has a strong commitment to providing students with a quality, well-rounded education that focuses on developing critical thinking skills, independent research, and academic leadership abilities.
- Address: 300 College St NE, Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001
- Phone: (803) 536-7000
- Website: www.scsu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,339
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $11,060 | $21,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Other | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Total Cost | $31,060 | $41,750 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- SAT Range: 800 – 1000
- ACT Range: 14 – 18
Majors
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 88%
- Part-time: 12%
Student Gender
- Male: 40%
- Female: 60%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 0%
- Black or African American: 93%
- Hispanic / Latino: 0%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 4%
- Two or More Races: 1%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 0%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 95%
- 25 and Over: 5%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 85%
- Out-of-State: 15%
- Unknown: 0%