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South Carolina State is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at South Carolina State top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study education and teaching, engineering technician, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The admissions department at South Carolina State does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 370 to 470 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 480 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 4,446 students (4,038 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at South Carolina State.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
South Carolina State University
300 College St NE
Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001
General Phone: (803) 536-7000
Admissions Phone: (803) 536-8970
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 536-7458
http://www.scsu.edu
South Carolina State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 200 | educational administration, early childhood education, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, special ed, family/home economics teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 98 | family and consumer science, social work, family studies, food and nutrition |
| Business And Management | 97 | business management, marketing, accounting, managerial economics, transportation management, business |
| Engineering Technician | 55 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, industrial tech, civil engineering tech |
| Science | 43 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 39 | rehabilitation, health and physical education |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | English, political science, sociology, history, French language, Spanish language, social services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 28 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 14 | registered nursing |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Music | 7 | music management, music performance |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 4 | agricultural operations |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Engineering | 0 | nuclear engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for South Carolina State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 499 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 144 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 44 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 27 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
South Carolina State is a historically black college.
In 2005, South Carolina State had a total enrollment of 4,446 students (4,038 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17% |
| Black | 81% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 82% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 13 % |
South Carolina State offers campus housing for 3,150 of its 4,038 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Orangeburg, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,383 | 2,759 | 82% | 1,014 | 37% |
| Men | 1,353 | 1,098 | 81% | 464 | 42% |
| Women | 2,030 | 1,661 | 82% | 550 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 16 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (803) 536-8970
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,480 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,288 |
| Room and board | $ 6,028 |
| Room charge | $ 3,642 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,386 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
South Carolina State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 344600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (803) 536-7458
South Carolina State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 75 | 53 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $81,572 | 4 | $80,870 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $80,639 | 3 | $69,127 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $63,785 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $53,469 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $70,201 | 13 | $65,094 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $61,606 | 5 | $65,006 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $54,139 | 15 | $59,850 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $48,677 | 44 | $46,891 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $37,338 | 10 | $38,989 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $47,834 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 108 | $53,669 | 77 | $49,602 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 113 | 77 | 190 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Track | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 52 | 67 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Nuclear Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Carolina State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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