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South Carolina State University Business Programs

South Carolina State University is a public institution located in Orangeburg, SC. A Distant Town provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

South Carolina State University Rankings

South Carolina State University appears in the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#47 of 78	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#619 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#2596 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is South Carolina State University?

Contact details for South Carolina State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	300 College St NE, Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001
Phone:	8035367000
Website:	scsu.edu/
Admissions:	scsu.edu/admissions/index.php/
Financial Aid:	scsu.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into South Carolina State University?

You can apply to South Carolina State University online at: https://apply.scsu.edu/apply/

South Carolina State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for South Carolina State University

Here’s what South Carolina State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into South Carolina State University?

South Carolina State University admits 83%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at South Carolina State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,911	3,288	84%
Women	7,106	5,814	82%

Can I Afford South Carolina State University?

The average net price after aid at South Carolina State University is $18,268. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,528
In-State Fees	$1,532
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,218
Out-of-State Fees	$1,532
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,060
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,750

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 37% of students at South Carolina State University receive some form of financial aid (1,029 students).

About 86% of students at South Carolina State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,189 per student.

70% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,001.

Student Loan Debt

67% of South Carolina State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,524 per year.

South Carolina State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 342 students enrolled at South Carolina State University. South Carolina State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,757 undergraduate students at South Carolina State University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of South Carolina State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	2,492
Hispanic	2
White	33
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	118
Non-Resident	2

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at South Carolina State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	726
Georgia	115
Florida	29
New York	15
North Carolina	15

Additionally, approximately 0.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

South Carolina State University Graduate Student Diversity

279 of South Carolina State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at South Carolina State University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of South Carolina State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	260
White	11
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Non-Resident	2

Online Learning at South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,875 undergraduate students at South Carolina State University took at least one online class — of those, 55 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 30 students took at least one online class and 127 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at South Carolina State University

These business programs are offered at South Carolina State University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	25	3	—	28
Business/Commerce, General	—	10	—	10
Marketing	8	—	—	8
Accounting and Related Services	2	—	—	2
Business/Managerial Economics	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

South Carolina State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.