$11,809
$22,189
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details78%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,973 |
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| Declined | + 548 |
| Total Received | 2,521 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| High Point University | High Point, NC |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Southeastern University | Lakeland, FL |
| SAT | 5618 |
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| ACT | 3876 |
South Carolina State University, founded in 1896 as a land grant college, is a public liberal arts institution. Its 160-acre campus is located in Orangeburg, 40 miles from Columbia, SC.
| Public/private | Public |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 2,942 |
| Established in | 1896 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Historically Black college/university | yes |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) • CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
160-acre campus in Orangeburg (population: 13,196), 45 miles from Columbia, and located within hours of Atlanta, GA, Charleston, and Charlotte, NC.
South Carolina State University
300 College Street, NE
Orangeburg, SC 29117
| Application fee | $25 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | July 31 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
78%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,973 |
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| Declined | + 548 |
| Total Received | 2,521 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Essay
James Burrell
Director of Admissions
P: 800 260-5956
F: 803 536-8990
admissions@scsu.edu
| Tuition | $9,208 |
| Room | $6,600 |
| Board | $3,290 |
| Additional fees | $2,601 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 |
| Total | $23,699 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
72%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 18 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Jamaica Nepal Nigeria Ukraine Yugoslavia The Czech Republic |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special orientation |
Carolyn Free
PDSO, Director, of Multicultural Affairs
803 536-8402
cfree@scsu.edu
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