OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering
The only undergraduate nuclear engineering degree in South Carolina, preparing students for reactor operations, radiation protection, nuclear waste management, and medical physics careers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 3.0+ high school GPA with strong grades in physics and calculus
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 75+ or IELTS 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement on nuclear engineering career goals
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters from math or science instructors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Energy Fellowships and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions STEM Scholarships up to $10,000/year
- Application fee
- $25
- Tuition / joining costs
- $11,060/year in-state, $21,750/year out-of-state
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official South Carolina State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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