COL (Ret.) Alexander Conyers President | South Carolina State University
COL (Ret.) Alexander Conyers President | South Carolina State University
The county’s universities were represented by 197 men and 130 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Orangeburg County students (225) played for South Carolina State University during this period.
Orangeburg County paid a total of $3,107,799 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and baseball.
Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.
The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State University | 1,833 | 225 | 8.1 |
| Claflin University | 1,687 | 102 | 16.5 |
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