Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
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 2,298 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Top Rankings
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 205 teachers has grown by 34% over five years.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | (SC) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 205 staff | 142 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is Denmark Technical College (23.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 483 students | 23.50 Mi1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-5100 23.50483 - 9,160 students | 32.60 Mi1260 Lexington Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 738-8324 32.609,160 - 1,361 students | 37.50 Mi200 Miller Rd
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-8727 37.501,361 - 4,697 students | 37.60 Mi506 N Guignard Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 778-1961 37.604,697 - South University-ColumbiaPrivate for-profit797 students | 39.00 Mi9 Science Court
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 799-9082 39.00797
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