South Carolina State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3037 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #858 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #790 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Orangeburg |
| #2847 of 3,658 | For Econometrics and Mathematical Economics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 2,950
- Graduates
- 292
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 84% | 82% |
| Applicants | 11,017 | 3,911 | 7,106 |
| Admissions | 9,102 | 3,288 | 5,814 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 942 | 452 | 490 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 100 | 38 | 62 |
1,905 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
182 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 | 2939 (91%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 126 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 103 (3%) |
| White | 47 (1%) |
| Asian | 8 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| Hispanic | 3 (0.1%) |
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
- $11,579
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
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 | 1,428 |
|---|---|
| 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 268 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 52 master's across 8 programs, and 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | 20 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 30 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 27 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 18 | ||
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 12 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 10 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 6 | 3 | |
| Social Work | 9 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 8 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 6 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | 2 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Music Management | 5 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 5 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 4 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 4 | ||
| Nuclear Engineering | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 3 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 268 | 52 | 27 |
South Carolina State University has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 26% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
South Carolina State University has published 1,053 scientific papers with 14,396 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 25 | 182 |
| 2005 | 14 | 211 |
| 2006 | 25 | 245 |
| 2007 | 33 | 268 |
| 2008 | 18 | 277 |
| 2009 | 27 | 309 |
| 2010 | 36 | 381 |
| 2011 | 35 | 449 |
| 2012 | 31 | 453 |
| 2013 | 27 | 496 |
| 2014 | 35 | 550 |
| 2015 | 31 | 520 |
| 2016 | 24 | 487 |
| 2017 | 33 | 563 |
| 2018 | 52 | 726 |
| 2019 | 30 | 695 |
| 2020 | 58 | 790 |
| 2021 | 41 | 860 |
| 2022 | 39 | 956 |
| 2023 | 54 | 1162 |
| 2024 | 58 | 1282 |
| 2025 | 24 | 1012 |
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
- employment counsellorteacherchief executive officerpolitician
- 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
- marine biologistbiologistuniversity teacherzoologist
- 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
-
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.
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 | 654 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 College St NE Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29117-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 8035367000 |