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South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    34%
  • Majors Available
    48
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Retention Rate
    69%

AP Credit Policy

The University grants advanced placement, and placement with credit to beginning students who score three and above on tests in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. A copy of the test results should be sent to South Carolina State University. Departmental chairpersons make the decision to award placement with credit, or placement without credit. If placement only is given, an elective must be taken in lieu of each course used for placement.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program

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