Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

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School Overview

General Information

Admission Office

3250 St. Matthews Road

Orangeburg, SC 29118-8222

(803) 535-1218

Fax: (803) 535-1388



Contact: Bobbie Felder

Dean of Students
Main Address

3250 St. Matthews Road

Orangeburg, SC 29118-8222

(803) 536-0311

www.octech.edu
Size

Total undergrads: 2,737

Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,290

Setting

Rural setting

Large town (10,000 – 49,999)

Commuter campus

Degrees offered:
Associate

Admissions Information

Application Fee

College has an application fee: Yes

Regular application fee: $15
Admissions Policies/Requirements

ASSET used for placement. SAT or ACT may be submitted in place of ASSET. Admission to nursing and allied health programs based on school achievement record and test scores.


College Majors

Business, Management, & Marketing

Accounting A,C
Administrative/Secretarial Services A
Business – General A
Information Processing/Data Entry C
Office Clerical Services C

Computer & Information Sciences

Computer Programming – General A
Data Processing Technology A,C
Information Sciences/Systems C

Engineering Technologies

Drafting and Design Technology A
Electrical Engineering Technologies A

Family & Consumer Sciences

Child Care Management C

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology A
Dental Hygiene C
Medical Administrative Assistance C
Medical Laboratory Assistance A,C
Medical Radiologic Technology A
Nursing (RN) A
Nursing – Practical C
Physical Therapy Assistance C

Law & Legal Studies

Paralegal/Legal Assistance A

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Liberal Arts & Sciences A

Mechanic & Repair Technologies

Automotive Technology A
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Repair A

Natural Resources & Conservation

Forest Resources Production A

Security & Protective Services

Criminal Justice Studies A

Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:

    A = Associate degree
    B = Bachelor’s degree
    C = Certificate or diploma

*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Highlights

School Information

Phone Number: (803) 536-0311
Website: www.octech.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Apply Online: https://www.applyweb.com/octech/index.ftl
Address: 3250 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118-8299
Setting: Rural: Fringe
Campus Housing: No

Students & Programs

Student Population: 2,298
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): %
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
Distance Learning Programs: Yes
Distance Learning Students*: 1,296 (56% of total students)
Degree Levels Offered: Certificates, Associates

* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course

Tuition & Financial Aid*

In-state Tuition: $5,594
Out-of-state Tuition: $7,370
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: $7,353

* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Programs

See the degree programs that are offered at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.

Degree Name Cert Assoc Bach Mast Doct
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences 1
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 53
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services 31
Construction Trades 1
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields 43
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences 21
Health Professions and Related Programs 115
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service 11
Legal Professions and Studies 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 11
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians 32
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 1
Precision Production 21
Transportation and Materials Moving 1
Grand total 3520

* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates

Tuition & Financial Aid

See what it costs to enroll at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.

Undergraduate Student Tuition

Average tuition and fees for academic year:

Tuition and Fees 2019-2020
In-state $5,594
Out-of-state $7,370
Books and supplies $1,400

Graduate Student Tuition

Average tuition and fees for academic year:

Tuition and Fees 2019-2020
In-state $0
Out-of-state $0

Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019

Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid Number Receiving Aid % Receiving Aid Avg. Amt. of Aid
Any student financial aid 247 98%
Grant or scholarship aid 246 98% $7,353
Student loan aid 18 7% $2,975

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid Number Receiving Aid % Receiving Aid Avg. Amt. of Aid
Grant or scholarship aid 2,174 91% $3,942
Federal student loans 402 17% $3,935

Admissions & Enrollment

See the admission requirements for Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College students.

Admissions Considerations

Required Recommended Optional
Secondary school GPA
Secondary school rank
Secondary school record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Enrollment, Fall 2020

Total Enrollment 2,298
Undergraduate enrollment 2,298
Graduate enrollment 0

Undergraduate Attendance

Undergraduate Gender

Undergraduate Age

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Undergraduate Distance Education

Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education

Graduate Distance Education

Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Accreditation

This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Specialized institution accreditations:

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
    • Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
    • Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
    • Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
    • Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
    • Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers

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