South Carolina State University
About
As South Carolina’s only public historically Black, land-grant institution, South Carolina State University is best known for its rich legacy of opportunity and its warm, family-like campus culture. The university boasts highly regarded programs in business, education, and biology, while uniquely featuring the nation's only accredited undergraduate nuclear engineering program at an HBCU. Beyond the classroom, prospective students can look forward to a vibrant student experience defined by NCAA Division I athletics, active student organizations, and the legendary "Marching 101" band. Additionally, SC State sets itself apart as one of the country's premier producers of African American military officers through its highly distinguished Army ROTC Bulldog Battalion.
Wikipedia:South Carolina State University is a public, historically black, land-grant university in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It is the only public, historically black land-grant research university in South Carolina, is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
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South Carolina State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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