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General Information About Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Mission Statement The mission of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OCtech) is to provide quality and affordable comprehensive education programs that will have a positive social and economic impact on the lives of the citizens of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties and the state of South Carolina. 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. We seek success of each student in an environment that provides opportunity for lifelong learning in a complex, global society.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
Campus Setting - Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants Full Time Retention Rate 54% -
Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $3,218 Room & Board Charge $0 Books & Supplies Cost $800 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $4,346,964 Other Federal Grants $143,828 Scholarships & Fellowships $6,435,158 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $3,268,266 Average Grant Dollars Issued $931,050 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $3,217,579 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 4,075 Native American 20 Asian 20 African American 2,482 Hispanic 15 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 1,541 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 0
