| South Carolina State vs. GTC |
#61 in Federal Region IV Universities #18 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in South Carolina Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,060 South Carolina Residents $21,750 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,143 South Carolina Residents $10,775 Out-of-State |
| $11,460 South Carolina Residents $22,570 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$11,700 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,201 |
| Admission | ||
| 82.62% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 11.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,242 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,999 |
| Smaller2,950 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,999 |
| 292 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller182 | Online Student Population | Larger3,774 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher37% | Graduate Rate | Lower21% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower21% |
| 56% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,290) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 210 | Number of faculty | 712 |
| Lower$73,679 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,311 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.