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South Carolina State University (SC State)
- 300 College St NE
- Orangeburg, SC 29117
- OPEID College Code: 00344600
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- General Phone: (803) 536-7000
- President: Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr.
- Website: www.scsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 4,933
- College Alias: SC State
- College Mascot: Bulldogs
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SC State Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.scsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,037 | 1,555 | 2,592 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 861 (83%) | 1,188 (76%) | 2,049 (79%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 418 (49%) | 463 (39%) | 881 (43%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 560 | 64% |
| ACT ® Exam | 319 | 36% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 370 | 456 |
| SAT ® Math | 380 | 470 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 18 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SC State Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 88% | 67% | 50% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,756 | $3,687 | $3,249 | $4,806 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Number in Default | 125 | 106 | 77 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,615 | 1,349 | 1,238 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,318 | $7,278 | $6,480 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,362 | $14,322 | $13,288 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,852 | $6,658 | $5,225 |
| Other Expenses | $3,150 | $3,150 | $2,750 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,397 | $7,397 | $5,850 |
| Other Expenses | $3,325 | $3,325 | $2,925 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,115 | $3,325 | $2,720 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,520 | $18,286 | $15,655 |
| Out of State | $25,564 | $25,330 | $22,463 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,240 | $19,200 | $16,455 |
| Out of State | $26,284 | $26,244 | $23,263 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,633 | $11,593 | $10,400 |
| Out of State | $18,677 | $18,637 | $17,208 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,933 Undergraduate: 4,323 Graduate: 610
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,076 Female: 2,857
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,948 Female: 2,375
- Graduate Gender Male: 128 Female: 482
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,298 Part-Time: 635
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,033 Part-Time: 290
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 265 Part-Time: 345
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.04% |
| Black | 4,716 | 96% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.3% |
| White | 167 | 3% |
| Unknown | 14 | 0.3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 39 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,875 | 38% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,296 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 792 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 300 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 164 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 163 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 187 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 115 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 561 | 561 | - |
| Faculty Status | 226 | 226 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 93 | 93 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 225 | 225 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 225 | 225 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 51 | 51 | - |
| Other Professionals | 100 | 100 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 185 | 185 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 115 | 115 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 18 | 18 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 22 | 22 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,844 (187) | $60,108 (114) | $56,870 (73) |
| Professor | $72,542 (34) | $72,466 (29) | $72,984 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $63,444 (48) | $63,294 (30) | $63,693 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,870 (74) | $56,363 (35) | $55,427 (39) |
| Instructor | $41,936 (22) | $41,996 (13) | $41,848 (9) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,159 (38) | $77,997 (16) | $67,913 (22) |
| Professor | $89,672 (5) | $93,298 (3) | $84,233 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $81,335 (16) | $82,646 (8) | $80,024 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,341 (12) | $61,378 (5) | $59,600 (7) |
| Instructor | $53,645 (5) | - (-) | $53,645 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,877 (225) | $60,564 (130) | $56,568 (95) |
| Professor | $72,648 (39) | $72,829 (32) | $71,822 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $64,220 (64) | $64,205 (38) | $64,241 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,963 (86) | $55,595 (40) | $54,414 (46) |
| Instructor | $42,298 (27) | $41,996 (13) | $42,578 (14) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,196,618 | $1,734,936 | $1,461,682 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 54% | 46% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 289 | 180 | 109 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 280 | 175 | 105 |
| Basketball | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 46 | 22 | 24 |
| Football | 127 | 127 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Soccer | 16 | - | 16 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Bowling | 7 | - | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $99,302 | $39,055 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $44,551 | $38,796 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 37 | 20 | 17 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 18%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 40% |
| Female | 49% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 45% |
| White | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 22% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 2 | 9 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | 5 | 10 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 11 |
| Burglary | 43 | 23 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | 3 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 30 | 12 |
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