by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for South Carolina State University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The full cost of attending South Carolina State University spanned $29,957.00 and up to $40,647.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: near $29,957.00 in-state, rising to $40,647.00 out-of-state.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $11,060.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $18,897.00 |
| Total cost | $29,957.00 |
| That is 56% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $29,957.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,918.00 |
| Net price | $18,039.00 |
| That is 6% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $29,957.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,169.00 |
| Net price | $16,788.00 |
| That is 13% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $21,750.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $18,897.00 |
| Total cost | $40,647.00 |
| That is 111% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $40,647.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,918.00 |
| Net price | $28,729.00 |
| That is 49% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $40,647.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,169.00 |
| Net price | $27,478.00 |
| That is 43% above the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
Below, a full degree is projected forward at today’s cost. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $16,788.00 | $18,039.00 | $29,957.00 |
| Senior year | $16,788.00 | $18,039.00 | $29,957.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $67,152.00 | $72,156.00 | $119,828.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $25,582.00 | $27,489.00 | $45,650.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $773.00 | $830.00 | $1,379.00 |
| Total amount paid | $92,734.00 | $99,645.00 | $165,478.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $16,788.00 | $18,039.00 | $29,957.00 |
| Senior year | $16,788.00 | $18,039.00 | $29,957.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $33,576.00 | $36,078.00 | $59,914.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,791.00 | $13,744.00 | $22,825.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $386.00 | $415.00 | $689.00 |
| Total amount paid | $46,367.00 | $49,822.00 | $82,739.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $27,478.00 | $28,729.00 | $40,647.00 |
| Senior year | $27,478.00 | $28,729.00 | $40,647.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $109,912.00 | $114,916.00 | $162,588.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $41,873.00 | $43,779.00 | $61,940.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,265.00 | $1,322.00 | $1,871.00 |
| Total amount paid | $151,785.00 | $158,695.00 | $224,528.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $27,478.00 | $28,729.00 | $40,647.00 |
| Senior year | $27,478.00 | $28,729.00 | $40,647.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $54,956.00 | $57,458.00 | $81,294.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,936.00 | $21,889.00 | $30,970.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $632.00 | $661.00 | $936.00 |
| Total amount paid | $75,892.00 | $79,347.00 | $112,264.00 |
| For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section. |
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $18,097.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $18,268.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,089.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $17,509.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $19,611.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $24,555.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,130.00 |
Run your own numbers with the South Carolina State University Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid breakdown.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving South Carolina State University is $20,900.00, which federal data classifies as a Moderate ($20-30k) burden category.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,750.00 |
| 25th | $9,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $20,900.00 |
| 75th | $37,250.00 |
| 90th | $50,450.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $23,000.00 |
| Middle income | $19,500.00 |
| High income | $18,500.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $4,500.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $21,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $20,000.00 |
First-generation graduates of South Carolina State University leave with $1,250.00 more debt than continuing-generation students.
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at South Carolina State University comes to $9,750.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at South Carolina State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 16.9% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at South Carolina State University amount to $663,682,269.00 across 22,174 loan recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 44 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $10,699.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 21 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,107.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veterans benefits detail.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh South Carolina State University, keep these questions in mind:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.