South Carolina State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,528

2023 Average Net Price

$17,928

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

81.7%

9,830 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,041

90.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.4%

165 Graduates

About

South Carolina State University is a higher education institution located in Orangeburg County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at South Carolina State University were General Family & Consumer Sciences (28 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (22 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees).

In 2023, 329 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Carolina State University. 64.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (302 degrees), 18.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Carolina State University is $9,528, which is $−15,047 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Carolina State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 930 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Carolina State University is $9,528, which is $15,047 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,928.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending South Carolina State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,528

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Carolina State University was $9,528. The cost of tuition at South Carolina State University is $−15,047 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Carolina State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,928

2023 Value

2.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Carolina State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,928. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Carolina State University grew by 2.83%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Carolina State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,500

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Carolina State University was of $9,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Carolina State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at South Carolina State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.49% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Carolina State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Carolina State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 930 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

South Carolina State University received 9,830 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 43.9% annual growth. Out of those 9,830 applicants, 8,034 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,041 students enrolled at South Carolina State University in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

South Carolina State University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

8,034

Accepted Out of 9,830

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of South Carolina State University was 81.7% (8,034 admissions from 9,830 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 83.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 43.9%, while admissions grew by 40.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of South Carolina State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

6% of enrolled first-time students at South Carolina State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

South Carolina State University had a total enrollment of 3,041 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Carolina State University is 2,739 students and the part-time enrollment is 302. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at South Carolina State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Carolina State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.1% Black or African American, 2.37% Two or More Races, 2.17% White, 0.23% Hispanic or Latino, 0.23% Asian, 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0987% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Carolina State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (41.9%) and Two or More Races Female (1.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (55.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (27.6%) and White Female (12.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Carolina State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,041 students. The full-time enrollment at South Carolina State University is 2,739 and the part-time enrollment is 302. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at South Carolina State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Carolina State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Carolina State University was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), South Carolina State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Carolina State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,802 enrolled students
Two or More Races
72 enrolled students
White
66 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Carolina State University is 92.1% Black or African American, 2.37% Two or More Races, 2.17% White, 0.23% Hispanic or Latino, 0.23% Asian, 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0987% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 74 students (2.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 97 more women than men received degrees from South Carolina State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Carolina State University is black or african american (302 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South Carolina State University is General Family & Consumer Sciences (28 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (22 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Carolina State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (30 degrees awarded), Education (80 degrees), and Protective Services (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Carolina State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,573,604 people), Secondary school teachers (537,562 people), Education administrators (292,897 people), Special education teachers (211,050 people), and Other managers (209,617 people).

The most specialized majors at South Carolina State University in 2023 are Human Sciences (30 degrees awarded), Education (80 degrees), Protective Services (20 degrees), Engineering Technologies (12 degrees), and English (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Carolina State University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at South Carolina State University are Human Sciences (30 degrees awarded), Education (80 degrees), Protective Services (20 degrees), Engineering Technologies (12 degrees), and English (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Carolina State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,859,915 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (566,883 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (475,653 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (376,985 people), and Offices of physicians (215,299 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Carolina State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Family & Consumer Sciences
28 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
22 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South Carolina State University was General Family & Consumer Sciences with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at South Carolina State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

116

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

213

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 116 degrees were awarded to men at South Carolina State University, which is 0.545 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (213).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Carolina State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at South Carolina State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.2 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at South Carolina State University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 5.43 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from South Carolina State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (39.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South Carolina State University is Female and Black or African American (39.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
302 degrees awarded
White
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Carolina State University is black or african american (302 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

1.82% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
193 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
109 degrees awarded
White Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Carolina State University is black or african american female (193 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (109 degrees).

Operations

South Carolina State University has an endowment valued at nearly $17.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.88k (0.0575%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, South Carolina State University had a total salary expenditure of 111M. South Carolina State University employs 36 Assistant professors, 34 Professors and 30 Associate professors. Most academics at South Carolina State University are Female Assistant professor (25), Male Professor (20), and Male Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Carolina State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 83 employees, Management, with 77 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees.

Endowment

$17.2M

2023 Endowment

5.64%

decline from 2022

South Carolina State University has an endowment valued at about $17.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of South Carolina State University declined 5.64% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Carolina State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$42.1M

2023 Salaries

12.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, South Carolina State University paid a median of $42.1M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($111M) and a 12.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.625% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.95% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.95M

Instructional Salaries

125

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Carolina State University paid a total of $8.95M to 125 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

83 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Carolina State University were Assistant professor with 36 employees, Professor with 34 employees, and Associate professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Carolina State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 83 employees, Management with 77 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Carolina State University was Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, Male Professor with 20 employees, and Male Associate professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Carolina State University.

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