South Carolina State University
South Carolina State University is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in Orangeburg town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,942 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 591 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 408 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 69%). Every year 36% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.South Carolina State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $9,208, and fees were $1,532. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,588 and $1,532 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students2,942 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 90 miles radius of South Carolina State University
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
36 miles away |
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University of South Carolina-Aiken
53 miles away |
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Applied Technology Education Campus
57 miles away |
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Augusta University
66 miles away |
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Georgia Health Sciences University
66 miles away |
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina
71 miles away |
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Medical University of South Carolina
72 miles away |
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University of South Carolina-Beaufort
83 miles away |
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Francis Marion University
84 miles away |
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Lander University
90 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1941 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - 12/14/2014 |
Admission
78%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 840 to 980 |
| ACT | 15 to 18 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Considered but not required |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $448/credit | |
| In State Students | $448/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $880/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $607/credit | |
| In State Students | $607/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,194/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $20,160 | $20,160 | $39,600 |
| ADN | 70 | $31,360 | $31,360 | $61,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $56,000 | $56,000 | $110,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $30,350 | $30,350 | $59,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of South Carolina State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 81% | $4,840 |
| Other Federal Grant | 26% | $934 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $3,246 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $13,559 |
| Federal Student Loans | 81% | $6,793 |
| Private Loans | -- | $5,830 |
$21,112
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$21,094 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$21,739 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$23,507 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,333 |
| Over $110,000$24,732 |
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Student Population
2,524
Undergrads
418
Graduates
1,515
Women
1,427
Men
86%
Full-time
14%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
93% |
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White |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Hispanic |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.
