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| #15 in South Carolina | Rankings | #23 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orangeburg, SC | Location | Durham, NC |
South Carolina State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,060 South Carolina residents $21,750 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,542 North Carolina residents $19,578 out-of-state |
| $11,460 South Carolina residents $22,570 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,480 North Carolina residents $20,788 out-of-state |
| $13,830 | Financial Aid | $12,910 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 78.26% | Acceptance Rate | 82.81% |
| 29.95% | Yield | 23.08% |
| Test Scores | 970 SAT, 18 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,649 | Total Students | 7,553 |
| 2,374 | Undergraduate | 5,634 |
| 275 | Graduate | 1,919 |
| 160 | Online Enrollment | 1,593 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduation Rate | 44% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $32,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $6,600 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,167) $6,556 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,290 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,618 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 130 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 367 Full-time 208 Part-time |
| 484 Full-time 85 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,184 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $66,570 for Faculties $52,441 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,458 for Faculties $58,416 Part-time |