South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC, USA

SEVP Certified
Rural campus
Financial aid available
83%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
2,934
Students
Verified May 2026
19:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
33%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About South Carolina State University

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Location

Orangeburg, SC, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
82.6%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$21,750/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
2,934
Campus Setting
Rural
Student/faculty ratio
19:1

Admissions

ACT (midpoint)
17

Outcomes

Freshman retention
56%
Graduation rate (6yr)
33%
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,262

Profile

Classification
Masters College or University
Endowment
$20M
Avg net price (after aid)
$18,097/yr

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