South Carolina State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

98%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
NaN%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

South Carolina State University has a diverse student body with 98% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
1.9%(44)
Hispanic
0.3%(8)
African American
89.8%(2,131)
Asian
0.2%(4)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
1.3%(31)
Unknown
6.1%(144)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color98%
Total Enrollment2,649
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

South Carolina State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

South Carolina State University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.1%(1,094)
Women
53.9%(1,280)

Gender Statistics

Men1,094

41% of total enrollment

Women1,280

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

South Carolina State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 76% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(55)
18-19
49.2%(1,168)
20-21
27.0%(641)
22-24
15.4%(365)
25+
6.1%(145)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.4%(1)
22-24
17.8%(49)
25+
81.8%(225)

Age Diversity Insights

76%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

South Carolina State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(5)

Regional Representation

International5

NaN% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

98%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age