Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

3250 Saint Matthews Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118-8299

Tel: (803)536-0311

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.

School Highlights

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College serves 3,060 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is same as the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is the only community colleges within Orangeburg County, SC.
The nearest community college is Denmark Technical College (23.90 miles away).

	Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College	(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	109 staff	55 staff

The student population of 3,060 has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,060 students	1,260 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	28:1	28:1

# Full-Time Students	1,326 students	726 students

# Part-Time Students	1,734 students	534 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	-	1%

% Hispanic	1%	3%

% Black	42%	27%

% White	54%	62%

% Unknown races	2%	4%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.53	0.54

College Completion Rate	11%	12%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$28,000	$28,900

The public in-state tuition of $4,861 is less than the state average of $6,687. The in-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,637 is less than the state average of $10,638. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,861	$6,687

Out-State Tuition Fees	$6,637	$10,638

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	98%	94%

Median Debt for Graduates	$8,604	$14,979

Median Debt for Dropouts	$3,500	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.