- 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 2,106 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,106 students
- In-state tuition: $4,861
- Out-state tuition: $6,637
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1968
Total Faculty
80 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,106 students
1,870 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
750 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,356 students
1,209 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,106 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
750 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,356 students
1,282 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
58%
29%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
52%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$28,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,861 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,637 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,861
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,637
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
95%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,400
$11,729
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College cost?
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,861 for In-State students and $6,637 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is Denmark Technical College (23.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Denmark Technical College
Public
1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-5101
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-5101
23.5 miles
Enrollment: 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $2,734 Out-state tuition: $5,158 Minority enrollment: 79%
Midlands Technical College
Public
1260 Lexington Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 738-8324
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 738-8324
32.6 miles
Enrollment: 9,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $4,798 Out-state tuition: $11,230 Minority enrollment: 60%
200 Miller Rd
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-8727
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-8727
37.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,845 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Acceptance rate: 74% In-state tuition: $6,686 Out-state tuition: $16,130 Minority enrollment: 43%
506 N Guignard Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 778-1961
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 778-1961
37.6 miles
Enrollment: 2,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Southeastern College-Columbia
Private for-profit
581 Columbia Mall Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 798-8800
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 798-8800
37.6 miles
Enrollment: 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 97% Minority enrollment: 84%
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