South Carolina State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3210 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #896 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #828 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Orangeburg |
| #2392 of 3,874 | For Math Teachers |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 2,374
- Graduates
- 275
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 84% 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 | 84% | 85% | 83% |
| Applicants | 6,833 | 2,362 | 4,471 |
| Admissions | 5,733 | 2,001 | 3,732 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 817 | 380 | 437 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 85 | 53 | 32 |
1,246 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
160 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 | 2370 (90%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 146 (6%) |
| White | 72 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 9 (0.3%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 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
- $15,873
- 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 | 1,454 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,890 |
| Room charge | $6,600 |
| Meal charge | $3,290 |
South Carolina State University majors
South Carolina State University has granted 319 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 70 master's across 8 programs, and 19 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 | 14 | 28 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 41 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 24 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 21 | ||
| Psychology, General | 20 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 | ||
| Social Work | 13 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | ||
| Nuclear Engineering | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 5 | 3 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | 2 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Music Management | 3 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 2 | ||
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 2 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 319 | 70 | 19 |
South Carolina State University has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 29% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
South Carolina State University has published 869 scientific papers with 9,840 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, Mathematics, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 | 21 |
| 1992 | 7 | 26 |
| 1993 | 9 | 43 |
| 1994 | 10 | 41 |
| 1995 | 15 | 60 |
| 1996 | 15 | 76 |
| 1997 | 13 | 96 |
| 1998 | 9 | 101 |
| 1999 | 15 | 97 |
| 2000 | 11 | 101 |
| 2001 | 7 | 121 |
| 2002 | 19 | 121 |
| 2003 | 16 | 116 |
| 2004 | 22 | 150 |
| 2005 | 13 | 156 |
| 2006 | 21 | 194 |
| 2007 | 29 | 198 |
| 2008 | 20 | 217 |
| 2009 | 25 | 240 |
| 2010 | 35 | 283 |
| 2011 | 35 | 312 |
| 2012 | 22 | 371 |
| 2013 | 27 | 387 |
| 2014 | 29 | 420 |
| 2015 | 25 | 425 |
| 2016 | 18 | 395 |
| 2017 | 34 | 474 |
| 2018 | 47 | 613 |
| 2019 | 24 | 534 |
| 2020 | 49 | 599 |
| 2021 | 38 | 651 |
| 2022 | 36 | 753 |
| 2023 | 46 | 952 |
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
- chief executive officerteacheremployment counsellorpoliticianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
James Enos Clyburn is an American politician and retired educator serving as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina. He previously as House Majority Whip between 2007 and 2011 and between 2019 and 2023. Clyburn also served as House assistant Democratic leader from 2011 to 2019 and again from 2023 until he stepped down in 2024.
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Kára McCullough
- Occupations
- physicistbeauty pageant contestantmodelchemist
- 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 ten.
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Ernest Everett Just
- Occupations
- biologistmarine biologistzoologistuniversity teacher
- 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
- radio personalityjournalist
- 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. 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 | 557 |
| 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 |