Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
About Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College teaches in the middle of South Carolina, between Columbia and Charleston. Nursing is its largest program.
Founded
1968
Location
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Students
1,539
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
32.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,210
Out-of-state: $8,354
Avg Net Price
$6,186
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$35,761
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
32.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
65.6%
Transfer Out
8%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
48.8%
$/Student
$8.7K
Class Size
Medium
The 32.3% graduation rate is below average, but 65.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,210
In-State
$8,354
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,165
After Financial Aid
$6,186
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,122
Receive Grants
45.5%
Take Loans
8.9%
Tuition is $5,210/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,186.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College fund their education.
While in School
45.5%
Get Grants
Free money
8.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,829
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,562
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$112/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,562, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.
Gender
73.8%
Female
26%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,539
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45.7%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
33.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 74% of the student body. 45.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,539
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$35,761
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$72K
65 grads
1yr Earnings
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$54K
26 grads
4yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$35K
24 grads
4yr Earnings
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
$67K
20 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
15 grads
Business/Commerce, General
—
13 grads
Median earnings are $36K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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