Quick Facts & Statistics
#1
The only Bachelor of Science program in nuclear engineering in South Carolina and at an HBCU.
30K+ Alumni
Approximately 30,000 alumni, with more than 18,500 residing in South Carolina.
12+ Sports
The SC State Bulldog Athletic program offers six men’s sports and six women’s sports as a member of the Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).
$181.5m Impact
In the Orangeburg community, SC State supports 1,558 jobs and has a $152.5 million impact; and our statewide impact is $181.5 million.
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Spring 2023 Undergraduate Open House
“The Ultimate Bulldog Experience” 2023 Open House.
Presentations from academic departments, Student Success and Retention 1890 Research and Extension, Honors College, Sodexho, Athletics, Marching 101 Band, Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Royal Court, Residence Life, and Housing, Financial Aid, ROTC, the STATE Club, SCSU National Alumni Association and more. Be ready to commit to SC State University — bring your transcripts, your enrollment fee of $160 and prepare for the next chapter in your life as a Bulldog.
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Join SC State University!
Since 1896, We have been home to generations of scholars and leaders in business, military service, government, athletics, education, medicine, science, engineering technology and more. We welcome you to join our legacy of excellence!
Application Deadlines – Undergraduate Students
Domestic First-Year Freshman & Transfer Students
| Fall | August 1 |
| Spring | December 15 |
| Summer | May 1 |
Application Deadlines – Graduate Admissions
Incoming International Students
| Fall | June 15 |
| Spring | November 15 |
| Summer | April 15 |
Application Deadlines – Graduate Admissions
Domestic Readmit Students
| Fall | June 15 |
| Spring | November 1 |
| Summer | April 1 |
Learn about the Academic Common Market and how to receive a Tuition Discount
Undergraduate Admission
SC State University welcomes applications for admission from First-Time Freshmen, Transfer and Re-admit Students to its undergraduate programs. With over 14 Academic Departments for you to choose from, our Criteria of Admission is based on a list of credentials that our prospective Undergraduate Students must show to be considered. For more information, please visit read our Entrance Requirements.
Graduate Admission
At SC State University, we believe in offering excellent lifelong learning opportunities to citizens throughout the state. With over 7 departments for you to choose from to get your Masters, we are one of three universities in South Carolina to offer a doctoral program in Educational Administration and one of two schools in the state to offer an accredited master’s degree program in Speech-Language Pathology. For more information visit College of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Online and Distance Education
The Center for Online and Distance Education (CODE) provides convenient and flexible access to high quality, educational offerings! Start the path to your career through online learning at South Carolina State University!
CODE provides administrative leadership for online and distance education, faculty development and continuing education. SC State University’s Blackboard Learning Management System is also administered under the direction of CODE
Visit SC State University
We want to encourage you to schedule a campus visit so we can show you our picturesque campus! Schedule your visit today!
Admissions Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Barracuda Email Security System | Download PDF |
| How to Add or Drop Classes | Download PDF |
| Financial Aid Self Service | Download PDF |
| Password Manager | Download PDF |
| Student Registration | Download PDF |
| Student Payment System | Download PDF |
| Student Profile Page | Download PDF |