Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	26%

Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, OCtech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, OCtech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at OCtech is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at OCtech suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,714

Cost of attendance at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

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South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,490

Cost of attendance at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College received on average $8,001 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,001

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	116	65%	$5,454	$632,673
Other Federal Grant	148	83%	$4,579	$677,638
State Grant/Scholarships	150	84%	$4,799	$719,906
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	6	3%	$442	$2,650
Total Grant & Scholarships	175	98%	$8,001	$1,400,194

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College students is 26.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 19.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.8%.

26.3%

African American 21.0% 22 students
white 32.8% 43 students

Service Offerings

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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