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South Carolina State University Healthcare Programs

South Carolina State University is a public institution located in Orangeburg, SC. A Distant Town offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

South Carolina State University Rankings

South Carolina State University is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 1	State — South Carolina
College Major Best Value	#1 of 2	State — South Carolina
College Major Best Value	#3 of 5	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#5 of 6	State — South Carolina
College Major Best Value	#36 of 43	Region — Southeast
College Best Colleges For Money	#39 of 78	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#44 of 44	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#47 of 78	State — South Carolina

Where Is South Carolina State University?

Get in touch with South Carolina State University are given 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

This is what South Carolina State University requires for admission:

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. Ensure you meet all application requirements 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

Acceptance rates at South Carolina State University are broken out by gender below.

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. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need 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).

Approximately 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 break down as follows.

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 delivers 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.

Healthcare Programs at South Carolina State University

These healthcare majors are available at South Carolina State University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	18	20	—	38
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	—	8	—	8
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	—	—	—	4

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.