South Carolina State University: cost & net price by income
Orangeburg, South Carolina
The average net price at South Carolina State University is about $18,268 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $19,010 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $22,164. Published in-state tuition is $11,060. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$19,010/yr
- $30k–$48k$20,380/yr
- $48k–$75k$23,594/yr
- $75k–$110k$25,332/yr
- $110k+$22,164/yr
South Carolina State University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $18,268
- In-state tuition
- $11,060
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,750
- Students receiving aid
- 69%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does South Carolina State University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at South Carolina State University is about $18,268 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does South Carolina State University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at South Carolina State University is about $19,010 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at South Carolina State University?
- At South Carolina State University, published in-state tuition is $11,060 and out-of-state tuition is $21,750 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is South Carolina State University worth the cost?
- FindU gives South Carolina State University a value grade of C+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)