South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · Public
Test scores
ACT midpoint: 17
Popular programs at South Carolina State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biology, General. | 41 | |
| 2 | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 31 | |
| 3 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 24 | |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 21 | |
| 5 | Psychology, General. | 20 | |
| 6 | Communication and Media Studies. | 18 | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 18 | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 14 | |
| 10 | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 14 | |
| 11 | Social Work. | 13 | |
| 12 | Marketing. | 12 | |
| 13 | Nuclear Engineering. | 11 | |
| 14 | Political Science and Government. | 10 | |
| 15 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 8 | |
| 16 | Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 5 | |
| 17 | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 5 | |
| 18 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 5 | |
| 19 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | |
| 20 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 |
Showing top 20 of 34 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at South Carolina State University?
South Carolina State University has an acceptance rate of 83% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for South Carolina State University?
SAT score data for South Carolina State University is not currently published.
How much does South Carolina State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at South Carolina State University is approximately $18,097 per year.
What is the graduation rate at South Carolina State University?
4-year graduation rate data for South Carolina State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
