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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

General Information

Name: Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Address: 3250 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118-8299
Phone:

  • General information: (803) 536-0311
  • Financial aid office: (803) 535-1249
  • Admissions office: (803) 535-1218

Website: www.octech.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-district$2,832$2,640$2,640
        In-state$3,528$3,288$3,288
        Out-of-state$4,464$4,464$4,464
Books and supplies$800$800$800
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$2,737$2,737$2,737
        Other expenses$2,123$2,123$2,123
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$5,705$5,705$5,705

Total expenses   
In-district
        Off-campus$8,492$8,300$8,300
        Off-campus with family$9,337$9,145$9,145
In-state
        Off-campus$9,188$8,948$8,948
        Off-campus with family$10,033$9,793$9,793
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$10,124$10,124$10,124
        Off-campus with family$10,969$10,969$10,969

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 91%
  • Federal grants: 80%
  • State/local grants: 41%
  • Student loans: 18%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2774
  • State/local grants:$1774
  • Student loans:$2226

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$15

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 2448
First-time student retention: 55%
Overall graduation rate: 16%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 54%
    • Part Time: 46%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 28%
    • Women: 72%

White non-hispanic: 37%
Black non-hispanic: 58%
Hispanic: 0%
Asian/pacific islander: 0%
American indian/alaska native: 1%
Other: 3%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting - Associate, Certificate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Business/Commerce, General - Associate, Certificate
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services - Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other - Certificate
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Associate, Certificate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care and Support Services Management - Associate
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant - Certificate
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Certificate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist - Associate
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Certificate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate, Certificate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician - Associate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Associate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies - Associate


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