Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,015. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for South Carolina residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,060 | $21,750 |
| Housing & meals | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Personal & travel | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$45 | −$45 |
| Total cost of attendance | $30,015 | $40,705 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
South Carolina State University net price compared with other South Carolina colleges
South Carolina State University has the 17th-lowest average net price of 35 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Southern Wesleyan University | $15,464 | 52% | $47,756 |
| 14 | Erskine College | $16,525 | 45% | $53,459 |
| 15 | Bob Jones University | $16,641 | 65% | $44,354 |
| 16 | Claflin University | $17,800 | 52% | $40,304 |
| 17 | South Carolina State University | $18,097 | 37% | $38,262 |
| 18 | Benedict College | $18,250 | 24% | $31,902 |
| 19 | Columbia College | $18,408 | 37% | $41,338 |
| 20 | Wofford College | $18,732 | 84% | $68,964 |
| 21 | College of Charleston | $18,960 | 66% | $56,416 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All South Carolina colleges →
Why South Carolina State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State University | 83% | $18,097 | 37% | $38,262 | This school |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | 79% | $11,641 | 40% | $45,603 | |
| Francis Marion University | 86% | $11,386 | 43% | $43,888 | |
| Lander University | 81% | $15,363 | 50% | $42,396 | |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | 73% | $14,656 | 34% | $48,088 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
South Carolina State University would cost you $6,456 more per year than University of South Carolina Aiken, on average.
- Higher sticker price at South Carolina State University, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$4,900).
- South Carolina State University gives aided families $2,019 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, South Carolina resident | South Carolina State University | University of South Carolina Aiken | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,060 | $10,760 | +$300 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $1,240 | +$760 |
| Housing & meals | $9,000 | $8,736 | +$264 |
| Personal & travel | $8,000 | $3,100 | +$4,900 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$45 | −$2,296 | +$2,251 |
| Sticker price | $30,015 | $21,540 | +$8,475 |
| Average grants | −$11,918 | −$9,899 | −$2,019 |
| You pay | $18,097 | $11,641 | +$6,456 |
“+” means South Carolina State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
South Carolina State University cost questions
How much is tuition at South Carolina State University?
Tuition and fees are $11,060 a year for South Carolina residents and $21,750 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending South Carolina State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $30,015 a year for South Carolina residents living on campus and about $40,705 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at South Carolina State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,097 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $16,846; $48–75k pay $20,449; $110k+ pay $24,523. These figures are for South Carolina residents.
How much debt do South Carolina State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,900, and 19.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to South Carolina State University overview