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South Carolina State University
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South Carolina State University History
In 1896, SCSU was founded as South Carolina’s only public university for black youth. Originally it provided an outreach program that sent agents into surrounding counties to disperse knowledge among poor black farm families. Originally, and still today, the University has educated many school teachers. After World War II, the University saw its funding increase significantly in order to make the “separate but equal” policy a reality. Many students and faculty at SCSU participated in the civil rights movement of the 50s and 60s. In 1968, their dedication to freedom saw three students killed and twenty-seven wounded by state officers.
South Carolina State University Academics
Undergraduate offerings are provided through the College of Business & Applied Professional Sciences; the College of Education, Humanities, & Social Sciences; and the College of Science, Mathematics, & Engineering Technology. These three Colleges house fourteen different departments that offer dozens of different degrees. The Honors program provides growth, distinction, and achievement for the most qualified scholars. The classes are small and challenging, and emphasize critical thinking. Freshman and sophomore classes emphasize content and subject matter, while junior and senior courses focus on application of knowledge within a students’ major.
South Carolina State University Unique Programs
SCSU offers the only undergraduate Nuclear Engineering Program in the State of South Carolina. It is also home to the only Environmental Sciences Field Station in the country. SCSU provides the only MS degree in Transportation and the only Doctor of Education Degree in South Carolina.
South Carolina State University Financial Aid
Students who expect to receive aid must maintain the University’s definition of satisfactory academic progress. Depending on the number of hours earned, students may be expected to maintain a cumulative grade point average that is higher than 1.40 or more. Students with 100 hours or more must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students who fail to meet these requirements can be placed on probation or suspended. The Financial Aid Office offers grants and loans, and access to other programs through the National Student Loan Data System and the Department of Education.
South Carolina State University Students
SCSU offers eight residence halls for women and four residence halls for men. Sixty percent of SCSU undergraduates live in residence halls. Students are often assigned to specific halls based on classification. All residences are fully furnished. The SCSU campus provides an on-campus health center, Counseling and Self Development Center, special programs for disabled students, leadership training, and psychometric services.
South Carolina State University Traditions
SCSU has a long and proud history of educating black students for over 100 years. The institution and its constituents were quite active in the civil rights movement, and today they maintain that dedication to civil rights on and off their campus.
South Carolina State University Local Community
Orangeburg was originally settled in 1704 by George Sterling, an Indian trader. Today, Orangeburg offers a variety of entertainment and educational activities to locals and visitors alike, including the Edisto Memorial Gardens, Stanback Planetarium, Orangeburg Part-Time Players, and the beautiful Hillcrest Golf Course.
Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$18,520 |
| Admission
Success rate |
79% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
18 / 926 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
64% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
4,384 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 453rd on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 10 | 2.03 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.22 |
| Violent crime | 16 | 3.24 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 127 | 25.74 |
| Larceny-theft | 113 | 22.91 |
| Vehicle theft | 8 | 1.62 |
| Property crime | 248 | 50.27 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending South Carolina State University?
Ranks 1121st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $550 | $550 | $862 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $6,804 | $6,804 | $13,500 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $305 | $305 | $598 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $514 | $514 | $862 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $6,804 | $6,804 | $13,500 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $407 | $407 | $796 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $18,520 | $18,520 | $25,564 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $19,240 | $19,240 | $26,284 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $11,633 | $11,633 | $18,677 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $6,480  $7,318 |
$6,480  $7,318 |
$13,288  $14,362 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,225  $6,852 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,750  $3,150 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,850  $7,397 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,925  $3,325 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,720  $3,115 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 2,592 (1,037 male / 1,555 female) |
| Admitted | 2,049 (861 male / 1,188 female) |
| Admission rate | 79% |
| First-time Enrollment | 881 (418 male / 463 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 870 (412 male / 458 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 11 (6 male / 5 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 4,384 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does South Carolina State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations |  |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does South Carolina State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1300th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 36% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 18 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1265th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 64% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 370 / 456 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 380 / 470 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 750 / 926 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,370 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $5,460 |
| Board Fee | $2,580 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
South Carolina State University Ranks 3820th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,865 | 774 |  77% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,929 | 504 |  50% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,433 | 434 |  43% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,031 | 882 |  88% |
| Any financial aid type | 975 |  97% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at South Carolina State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,756 | 2,449 | 4,205 |
Hispanic | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 11 | 18 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 2 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 55 | 85 | 140 |
Race Unknown | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Total | 1,823 | 2,561 | 4,384 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at South Carolina State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 259 | 299 | 558 |
Hispanic | N/A | 4 | 4 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 2 | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | N/A | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Race Unknown | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 264 | 307 | 571 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at South Carolina State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 57 | 77 | |
| 5 | 51 | 56 | |
| 15 | 32 | 47 | |
| 8 | 34 | 42 | |
| 16 | 18 | 34 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
South Carolina State University Ranks 1541st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $54,039 ($55,614 male / $52,099 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 212 (117 male / 95 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $2,990,048 |
South Carolina State University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
South Carolina State University (also known as SCSU, State College among the older alumni members, or simply State), is a Historically black university located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Its nickname is the Bulldogs with the school colors being garnet and blue, the school’s campus size is 160 acres, with an additional 286 acres at Camp Harry Daniels in Elloree, South Carolina, and its current president is Dr. Andrew Hugine Jr. Under the 1862 Morrill Land Grant Act, the South Carolina General Assembly created the Colored, Normal, Industrial, Agricultural, and Mechanical College of South Carolina on March 4, 1896. The school’s name changed, as well, as the South Carolina General Assembly renamed the school South Carolina State College in 1954. Also, the legislature created a law program for the college, mainly to prevent black students from attending the law school at the then-segregated University of South Carolina. During the tenure of Dr. Smith, the school also gained university status from the South Carolina General Assembly, becoming South Carolina State University in February of 1992. Under SC State’s next president, Dr. Leroy Davis, South Carolina State University celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1996, and the school constructed a Fine Arts Center in 1999, giving the art and music departments a new home. Under the leadership of Dr. Andrew Hugine Jr., since 2003, the school is currently constructing a new 771-bed residence hall, which, when completed, will be the largest dormitory in South Carolina. The school’s football team has won more conference championships than any other school in the MEAC, with wins in 1974, [1975 (shared title with North Carolina A&T), 1976 (shared title with Morgan State University), 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982 (shared title with Florida A&M), 1983, 1994, and in 2004, when it shared the title with Hampton University. South Carolina State is renowned in the black college football world for its loyal and enthuastic fans, and for many of those fans, the most successful and magical season in Bulldog football history was in 1994, when legendary head coach Willie Jeffries led the team to a 10-2 record and defeated Grambling State University and its legendary coach Eddie Robinson in the Heritage Bowl by a score of 31-27, which crowned South Carolina State the 1994 Black College Football National Champions.
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2 months ago
R.
College is what you make out of it! This is a excellent school. I attended SCSU back in the 1990's. Several years later... I travel the world and I am a multi-millionaire. The reason... I used the basic skills I learned in college, to help advance in the business world. My associates graduated from other schools: Oxford, Harvard, Stanford. They still run to me for "business advice." NOTE: 1+1=2 at ANY college/university around the world.
3 months ago
walt jones joneswalton ((at)) hotmail dot com
Bill, Sadly, you are ignorant to facts and have other issues. I attended SC State University with an SAT score below 1000. I graduated and also recieved a ROTC Commission from SCSU. The professors at SCSU understand the challenging backgrounds of many of thier students...especially those educate in South Carolina's under performing Primary school system. Both my Academic and ROTC experiences were rigorously challenging at SCSU. In the US Army force, SCSU Officers are highly regarded. Also, I found in my conversation with my peers at other univeristies (Clemson and USC), they were not being as rigorously challenged. In the end, the results are I competed and survived the Army Drawdown of the late 80's, early 90's. I have achieve the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and a MBA degree. I pay taxes to this great country through earning a six figure salary, which is much more than many of my instructors do SCSU earn. I Thank God for them and I Thank God for SCSU! Mr Bill Hall don't hate! Get the whole story and Accept the Goodness of Truth!
4 months ago
bill hall bhall ((at)) google dot com
thats bc this university sucks and should not be a university at all! overall sat score below 1000 is a joke! give me a break! if you cant get into a real university you shouldnt be given a degree at a place like this!
about 1 year ago
Tamylyn tamalar ((at)) hotmail dot com
I attended SCSU and three degrees later, I can tell you that there is really no better University out there in terms of academics and preparing minority students for the "real world." The professors are so caring and nurturing, but in a no nonsense, get your work done, be serious way. It is one of the few areas of mylife that I would not change for anything.. Go Bulldogs!!
about 1 year ago
SG msshirley ((at)) hotmail dot com
I have informed that SCSU coulb losing their Accreditations this year. I am a cocerned parent who has a child that attends this college and we stay so many hours away. So I would like to know if this is true or not. If so I need to see about helping my child find another college to attend in the Fall.
over 2 years ago
VERA JOHNSON VERA dot JOHNSON44 ((at)) YAHOO dot COM
I am a concern parent, my child attends SC State and has been complaining about campus security. On several occassion she has witness fightings, shootings, etc. and campus security was not available. She has even asked campus employees to contactlaw enforcements in the envent of a crime. Their responses are very slow and not done in a timely manner. I strongly feel that no student should attend college with a fear for their lively hood. Please respond by email. Thanks