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Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is an associate degree-awarding two-year public institution. As an open admissions institution, we serve students with diverse backgrounds and ability levels from a primarily rural region, enrolling approximately 2,900 – 3,300 credit students and 3,000 non-credit students annually. Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College values the quality and effectiveness of our programs, promoting ethical standards in all aspects of the College’s operation.
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| County |
Orangeburg County, SC |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,320 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
1,128 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
2,448 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
91% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
80% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,774 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
41% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,774 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
18% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,226 |
$3,048 |
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- The history of technical education in Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties began many years before Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College officially opened in 1968. In April 2003, OCtech cut the ribbon on its new Student and Community Life Center. Located here are Student Services, Continuing Education, Planning, Development and Research offices, and the president’s office. This building also features a Cyber Cafe, The Tourville Learning Lab, and meeting rooms, all of which are open to the public. Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is presently completing extensive renovations to both the Gressette and the Williams buildings to update and to improve facilities.
- The college offers Associate Degree Programs in Arts, Science, Business, Computer Technology, Engineering Technology, Health Science, Industrial Technology, Occupational Technology and Public Service. Diploma programs are offered in Automated Office, Medical Office Assisting, Early Childhood Development and Practical Nursing. The college also offers various Certificate programs.
- Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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