R2 Research Status – Recognized as a Doctoral University with High Research Activity, advancing impactful scholarship and innovation.
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina
3,424
Students on Campus
Orangeburg
Location
Metro Population
3,424
Students on Campus
Orangeburg
Location
Metro Population
About This Campus
South Carolina State University (SCSU), home of the Bulldogs, is a Land-Grant HBCU founded in 1896 and proudly designated as an R2: Doctoral University with High Research Activity. SCSU offers strong academic programs in Business, Marketing, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, Communications, Fashion Merchandising, and more. It is the only institution in South Carolina with an undergraduate Nuclear Engineering program. Student life thrives through organizations like the Health Professions Society, Divine Nine, NAACP, and the International Students Association, and more. Distinguished alumni include U.S. Congressman and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree James E. Clyburn, educator and civic leader Wes Bellamy, former Alabama A&M President Andrew Hugine Jr., and Miss USA 2017 Kára McCullough
The only undergraduate Nuclear Engineering program in South Carolina, preparing students for critical STEM careers.
Ranked 3rd in the nation for graduating minority students with Doctor of Education degrees, shaping future educational leaders.
Helpful Information
SC State University is a relatively small campus in the small town of Orangeburg, SC. There is a local bus service, however students use personal cars to commute around Orangeburg, and to major cities including the capital, Columbia and Charleston for shopping and other outings.
Location Information
SC State campus is located at 300 College ST NE, Orangeburg SC 29117. The campus consists of approximately 107 buildings on 160 acres of land on its main campus in Orangeburg.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/18/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/12/2025
Spring Start Date: 01/20/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/08/2026
CLOSED PROGRAMS:
Speech Pathology & Audiology, Social Work
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: No
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- African American Studies
- Agricultural Business
- Art
- Art Education
- Astronomy
- Biology/Life Science
- Broadcasting
- Business Administration
- Business Education
- Business Management
- Ceramic Art/Ceramics
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Computer and Information Science
- Criminal Justice
- Digital Arts
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- Fashion/Retail Merchandising
- Health Education
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- Journalism
- Junior High/Middle School Education
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music Education
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Painting
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Piano
- Political Science
- Printmaking
- Psychology
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Studio Art
- Visual Arts
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- 2.5 - GPA Required
- No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
- No DACA students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
- No undocumented students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will accept on Home or Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 02/05/2026
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Available
Estimated cost:
Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $5530
Per Term Mandatory Fees - $0
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 18
- Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Housing Fee
$160
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room/Meals
Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available?
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $1645
- Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Limited
This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.