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Campus & Student Life at South Carolina State University

Home to about 2,020 undergraduates in 2020, South Carolina State University is a small, public university located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, South Carolina State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by South Carolina State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our South Carolina State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

South Carolina State University is an "Historically Black College or University" (HBCU)

The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that South Carolina State University is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

South Carolina State University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at South Carolina State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit South Carolina State University Disability Services.

South Carolina State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", South Carolina State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit South Carolina State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our South Carolina State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at South Carolina State University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,020 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,781 (88.2%). Part-time attendance was 239 (11.8%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
1,7812392,020

South Carolina State University is Ranked #2,288 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, South Carolina State University is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank South Carolina State University #2288 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at South Carolina State University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at South Carolina State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the South Carolina State University Diversity Guide.

South Carolina State University Competes in the NCAA

South Carolina State University has a total of 272 student athletes, 144 men and 128 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$9,825,726
Total Expenses (all teams)$9,825,726
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to South Carolina State University Athletics

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