What division is South Carolina State?

South Carolina State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the MEAC.

What GPA do you need for South Carolina State?

The average GPA at South Carolina State is 3.0. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is South Carolina State?

South Carolina State has an enrollment of approximately 2,934 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at South Carolina State?

South Carolina State has an acceptance rate of 83%.

How do I get recruited to play at South Carolina State?

To get recruited at South Carolina State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against South Carolina State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

South Carolina State

Orangeburg, SCFCSMEAC

HBCUVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FCS

Division

2,934

Enrollment

3.0

Avg GPA

83%

Acceptance

37%

Graduation

57%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.0+ GPA bar.

South Carolina State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the MEAC, located in Orangeburg, SC. We map football, basketball, and track & field at South Carolina State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HBCU designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.0

Graduation

37%

Acceptance

83%

Student:Faculty

19:1

Retention

57%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$30,064

Coaching Staff165 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About South Carolina State Athletics

South Carolina State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Orangeburg, SC, competing in the MEAC. With an enrollment of 2,934 students, South Carolina State offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at South Carolina State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at South Carolina State is 3.0. The school maintains a 37% graduation rate.

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