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Public4-Yearmedium campus
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
2.1Average
82%
Open Admissions
32%
Graduation
About South Carolina State University
South Carolina State University is a public four-year institution located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 2,757 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 82%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 32%. Graduates earn a median salary of $38,262 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,268 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
82%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
32%
Enrollment
2,757
Total students
Median Earnings
$38,262
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$11,060
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,750
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,268
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$21,750/yr
In-State Tuition$11,060/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$18,268/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$73,072
10-Year Earnings
$382,620
ROI Multiple
5.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at South Carolina State University
Student Outcomes
32%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$38k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,757
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
