As a land grant institution, SCSU is committed to providing undergraduate instruction that combines liberal arts with vocational education. SCSU is also committed to community service, offering programs related to agriculture as well as adult and continuing education. The sixty-building campus is situated on 160 acres, with a variety of architectural styles. An additional 286 acres are located at Camp Daniel in Elloree, South Carolina. Students should contact ROTC Office.
Athletic scholarships are available for students participating in intercollegiate sports.
The Cooperative Education Program alternates classroom study with related paid work experience. Students should contact respective departments. There are more than fifty-five endowed, alumni, friends, and corporate scholarships . They are awarded based on merit, need, and interest. Students should contact the School.