South Carolina State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3254 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #901 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #833 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Orangeburg |
| #2803 of 3,609 | For Econometrics and Mathematical Economics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 2,762
- Graduates
- 279
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.scsu.edu
South Carolina State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
South Carolina State University has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 83% | 81% |
| Applicants | 9,830 | 3,522 | 6,308 |
| Admissions | 8,034 | 2,910 | 5,124 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,029 | 449 | 580 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 50 | 27 | 23 |
1,645 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
171 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 2802 (92%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 74 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 72 (2%) |
| White | 66 (2%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.2%) |
| Hispanic | 7 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,130
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,528 | $9,928 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,528 | $9,928 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,218 | $21,038 |
| Fee in-district | $1,532 | $1,532 |
| Fee in-state | $1,532 | $1,532 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,532 | $1,532 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,460 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,690 |
| Room charge | $6,400 |
| Meal charge | $3,290 |
South Carolina State University majors
South Carolina State University has granted 232 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 52 master's across 8 programs, and 25 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at South Carolina State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 10 | 16 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 20 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 11 | ||
| Social Work | 11 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Music Management | 7 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 4 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | ||
| Nuclear Engineering | 3 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 2 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 232 | 52 | 25 |
South Carolina State University has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 21% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
South Carolina State University has published 1,033 scientific papers with 13,607 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Political Science, Law, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 32 |
| 1993 | 14 | 46 |
| 1994 | 10 | 46 |
| 1995 | 15 | 64 |
| 1996 | 15 | 91 |
| 1997 | 14 | 111 |
| 1998 | 11 | 119 |
| 1999 | 18 | 116 |
| 2000 | 14 | 120 |
| 2001 | 9 | 145 |
| 2002 | 18 | 152 |
| 2003 | 24 | 146 |
| 2004 | 24 | 182 |
| 2005 | 14 | 211 |
| 2006 | 25 | 245 |
| 2007 | 33 | 268 |
| 2008 | 18 | 279 |
| 2009 | 27 | 309 |
| 2010 | 37 | 379 |
| 2011 | 35 | 449 |
| 2012 | 29 | 452 |
| 2013 | 27 | 489 |
| 2014 | 35 | 547 |
| 2015 | 31 | 517 |
| 2016 | 24 | 485 |
| 2017 | 33 | 563 |
| 2018 | 53 | 726 |
| 2019 | 30 | 697 |
| 2020 | 58 | 794 |
| 2021 | 41 | 860 |
| 2022 | 39 | 956 |
| 2023 | 54 | 1163 |
| 2024 | 58 | 1275 |
South Carolina State University alumni
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Jim Clyburn
- Enrolled in South Carolina State University
- In 1961 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politicianemployment counsellorteacherchief executive officer
- Biography
-
James Enos Clyburn is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 6th congressional district. First elected in 1992, Clyburn is in his 17th term, representing a congressional district that includes most of the majority-black precincts in and around Columbia and Charleston, as well as most of the majority-black areas outside Beaufort and nearly all of South Carolina's share of the Black Belt. Since Joe Cunningham's departure in 2021, Clyburn has been the only Democrat in South Carolina's congressional delegation and as well as the dean of this delegation since 2011 after fellow Democrat John Spratt lost re-election.
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Kára McCullough
- Occupations
- modelbeauty pageant contestantphysicistchemist
- Biography
-
Kára McCullough Temple is an American beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2017. As Miss USA, McCullough represented the United States at Miss Universe 2017, where she placed in the Top 10.
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Ernest Everett Just
- Occupations
- university teacherzoologistmarine biologistbiologist
- Biography
-
Ernest Everett Just was a pioneering biologist, academic and science writer. Just's primary legacy is his recognition of the fundamental role of the cell surface in the development of organisms. In his work within marine biology, cytology and parthenogenesis, he advocated the study of whole cells under normal conditions, rather than simply breaking them apart in a laboratory setting.
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Armstrong Williams
- Occupations
- journalistradio personality
- Biography
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Armstrong Williams is an American political commentator, entrepreneur, author, and talk show host. Williams writes a nationally syndicated conservative newspaper column, has hosted a daily radio show, and hosts a nationally syndicated television program called The Armstrong Williams Show. He is the owner of Howard Stirk Holdings, a media company affiliated with Sinclair Broadcasting that has purchased numerous television stations. Williams is a longtime associate of former HUD Secretary and 2016 presidential candidate Ben Carson. With David D. Smith, he is part-owner of The Baltimore Sun.
General info
| Alternative names | SC State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1896 |
| Motto | Scientia, Officium, Honos Knowledge, Duty, Honor |
| Colors | garnet, blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 584 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 College St NE Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29117-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 8035367000 |