Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
- 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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,298 students
- In-state tuition: $4,861
- Out-state tuition: $6,637
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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
Student Body
The student population of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,298 students
1,682 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
770 students
739 students
# Part-Time Students
1,528 students
943 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
50%
25%
% White
43%
53%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
College Completion Rate
16%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$28,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,861 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,861
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,637
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,338
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,890
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2020 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is Denmark Technical College (23.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
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Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-5100
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-5100
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(803) 738-8324
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(803) 775-8727
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(803) 775-8727
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Sumter, SC 29150
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(803) 778-1961
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