South Carolina State University
Founded in 1896, South Carolina State University is a 4-year public school in central South Carolina and the only public Historically Black College and University in the state. SCSU is home to six academic departments conferring undergraduate degrees and is the only university in South Carolina to offer a bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering. Additionally, the SCSU campus hosts the only undergraduate environmental science field station in the United States. The campus also features the I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium, the only HBCU-based facility that combines an art museum and planetarium.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 31 | |
| Other | April 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
6%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 912
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,649
Total Number of Undergrads
2,374
Classroom Sizes
0
100
13%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
30%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,060 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,750 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
66%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,873
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,526
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$12,357
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,660
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$296
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
157
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
74%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldog
School Colors
garnet and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Columbia
Atlanta
Charleston
Charlotte
Washington
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
35%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,500
What Students Are Saying
If you are looking for a loving and caring environment South Carolina State University is the place to be. You will not regret coming to this university.
Mark
South Carolina State University is a wonderful school that teaches you many life lessons, and has a lot to offer. SC State is very diverse to the point that there is an organization for just about everything you can imagine. We also have top professors that not only teach but give insight to further our knowledge and help us become successful.
Jessica from Charlotte, NC
If you are adventurous, outgoing, and enjoy a challenge, SC State is for you. Being here teaches you how to separate yourself from competitors and how to sell your skills in a limited amount of time and words. I cannot imagine being anywhere else.
Najee from Macon, GA
South Carolina State is a great School. very diverse even being a HBCU there are very many different people that attend the school. Bulldog pride is all you can expect when you walk across campus.
William from SC
South Carolina State is a nice enviornment. People overall are friendly. Teachers really care about student success.
Jessica from Greenville, SC
It an ok school, You meet nice people. But the tution is getting crazy
Shaki from Orangburge, SC
My school is beyond amazing for an biology student like myself. My favorite HBCU in the nation and my favorite biology program. SCSU is my number one school and I won't go nowhere else, it's like home.
Alexis from Timmonsville, SC
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