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South Carolina State University, SC State, is a public, land grant, four year university in Orangeburg, South Carolina that was established in 1896 as a college for black students. It sits on a 447 acre campus and offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level in science, humanities, business, education, and technology. The schools and colleges of the university are as follows:
SC State, which is a member of the Mid-eastern Athletic Conference, participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I sports. SC State athletics teams are nicknamed as the Bulldogs or the Lady Bulldogs. Some of the sports that students participate in are basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, volleyball, softball, cross country, and tennis. The university also has honor societies which include Beta Gamma Sigma, Psi Chi, Kappa Delta Pi, and Alpha Phi Sigma. It boasts of four sororities and four fraternities as well.
South Carolina State is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Orangeburg, SC. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at South Carolina State top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study science, education and teaching, and family and social work.
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 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 470 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 4,933 students (4,838 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at South Carolina State.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. South Carolina State 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
http://www.scsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 176 | educational administration, school counseling, physical education teaching, early childhood education, elementary school teaching, industrial arts teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 114 | business management, marketing, accounting, managerial economics, transportation management, business |
| Family and Social Work | 114 | family and consumer science, social work, food and nutrition, family studies |
| Science | 70 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Liberal Arts | 50 | political science, English, sociology, history, social services, foreign language and literature |
| Therapy and Counseling | 29 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 28 | rehabilitation, health and physical education |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, industrial tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 19 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Music | 7 | music management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 6 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 3 | nuclear engineering |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 3 | agricultural operations |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for South Carolina State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 554 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 98 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 40 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 13 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
South Carolina State is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, South Carolina State had a total enrollment of 4,933 students (4,838 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 78% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 18 % |
South Carolina State offers campus housing for 2,458 of its 4,838 (full-time) students.
(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 | 3,245 | 2,978 | 92% | 934 | 31% |
| Men | 1,298 | 1,191 | 92% | 451 | 38% |
| Women | 1,947 | 1,787 | 92% | 483 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 470 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 17 |
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 | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,806 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,298 |
| Room and board | $ 7,294 |
| Room charge | $ 5,734 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,658 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,150 |
Financial Aid:
South Carolina State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 344600)
South Carolina State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 56 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 65 | 65 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $87,313 | 7 | $79,074 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $75,902 | 3 | $67,616 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $60,686 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $83,195 | 17 | $75,074 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $73,372 | 3 | $67,197 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $63,516 | 20 | $64,835 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $58,598 | 43 | $56,478 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $42,055 | 12 | $43,315 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 117 | $61,638 | 80 | $56,594 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 98 | 218 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Basketball | 14 | 20 | 34 |
| Track | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 65 | 78 |
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
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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