SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

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South Carolina State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Orangeburg, SC). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

300 College St Ne
Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001
Main Phone: (803) 536-7000
Web Site: www.scsu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,887 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 257 male students and 358 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41.8% of the student body, while females made up 58.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (89)%.

South Carolina State University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 55.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 360. One quarter of students scored at least 460.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 370 or higher. One fourth of students scored 460 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Business And Management

Business And Management

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering Technology And Technicians

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

South Carolina State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

South Carolina State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

South Carolina State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Weekend college
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 11,876
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,931
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 16,140

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

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