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Is South Carolina State University a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Below Average In-State Value
$19,764 Avg Annual Cost

College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a South Carolina State University degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how South Carolina State University measures up.

South Carolina State University Value Ranking

South Carolina State University Best Value ranking badge
#1,910 National Value Rank
#35 South Carolina Value Rank
F Value Grade

South Carolina State University is ranked #1,910 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within South Carolina, it ranks #35 of 61 for value.

South Carolina State University’s Best Value Majors

Among the majors South Carolina State University offers, these rank best for value nationally.

Major National Value Rank
Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General #28 of 35
General Family & Consumer Sciences #28 of 35
Teacher Education #37 of 47
Mechanics #40 of 49
Bachelor's Degree #82 of 109
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences #158 of 230
Criminal Justice #165 of 280
Engineering #188 of 237
Criminal Justice & Corrections #404 of 638
Criminal Justice Administration #404 of 638

South Carolina State University Value Report

Below is the detailed South Carolina State University value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.

Within South Carolina, South Carolina State University is Ranked Below Average in Quality and is Overpriced

Below Average South Carolina Value
Below Average South Carolina Quality
$19,764 Avg Annual Cost

South Carolina State University is ranked #48 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #35 out of #61 for South Carolina value.

State Value Ranking  35 out of 61
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  15.0 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the South Carolina State University financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Expensive Price

South Carolina State University is ranked #1,910 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, South Carolina State University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.

National Value Ranking  1,910 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  3.8 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will South Carolina State University Cost?

$19,764 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$30,007 Sticker Price Per Year
$79,058 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at South Carolina State University costs about $19,764. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $79,058 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $30,007 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $18,097 / year
Average Cost (all students) $19,764 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $79,058

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about South Carolina State University net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

What South Carolina State University costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.

96% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$12,189 Avg Grant / Scholarship
86% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a South Carolina State University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $120,028
All Students $79,058 #1,910 F
Only Students Receiving Aid $72,388
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $120,028
All Students $79,058 #35 F
Only Students Receiving Aid $72,388

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at South Carolina State University shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $17,089
$30K–$48K $17,509
$48K–$75K $19,611
$75K–$110K $24,555
Over $110K $25,130

About 86% of South Carolina State University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,189 per year. Get more details on the South Carolina State University financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the South Carolina State University net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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