| South University-Columbia View More Rivals | South Carolina State University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in South Carolina | Rankings | #15 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Orangeburg, SC |
| Known as | South Carolina State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,238 | Undergraduate | $11,060 South Carolina residents $21,750 out-of-state |
| $16,536 | Graduate | $11,460 South Carolina residents $22,570 out-of-state |
| $5,514 | Financial Aid | $13,830 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.26% | |
| Yield | 29.95% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 510 | Total Students | 2,649 |
| 420 | Undergraduate | 2,374 |
| 90 | Graduate | 275 |
| 194 | Online Enrollment | 160 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 7% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 46% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $40,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $32,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $6,600 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,290 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 19 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 130 Full-time 50 Part-time |
| 69 Full-time 95 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 484 Full-time 85 Part-time |
| $56,184 for Faculties $76,290 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,570 for Faculties $52,441 Part-time |