South Carolina State University

UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” reaffirms the significant economic contributions of South Carolina State University. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by South Carolina State University’s faculty, employees and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion and a more dynamic community environment.

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Founded in 1896 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, South Carolina State University (SC State) is South Carolina’s only public HBCU. SC State offers offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business, military service, government, athletics, medicine, engineering and the arts.

  • $143.6
    Total Economic Impact
  • 1385
    Jobs
  • $1.3B
    Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates