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Southern Methodist College, South Carolina

Overview of Southern Methodist College

Southern Methodist College can be found in Orangeburg, South Carolina (a town not particularly near any major cities). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Other Protestant school. Southern Methodist College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at Southern Methodist College are in religion and philosophy.

Southern Methodist College Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Faculty

Classes at Southern Methodist College are less crowded than at many schools.

Student Body

In 2005, 62 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Southern Methodist College, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Southern Methodist College. The school offers students meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southern Methodist College provides post-secondary education with a Biblical foundation that prepares students to think, live, and serve as effective Christians in the church and in society. The overall structure of the College programs and activities seeks to develop general education, intellectual abilities, Bible knowledge, spiritual maturity, and ministry skills through the processes of academic instruction, experiential learning, and career development."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southern Methodist College

Southern Methodist College
541 Broughton St
Orangeburg, SC 29115
General Phone: (803) 534-7826
Admissions Phone: (803) 268-1323
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 268-1326
http://www.smcollege.edu

Southern Methodist College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Southern Methodist College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy16bible studies, religious education, ethics
Liberal Arts0general studies

Number of programs and degrees for Southern Methodist College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree132
Associate's degree23
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Student Body

In 2005, Southern Methodist College had a total enrollment of 62 students (50 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men67%
Women33%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White48%
Black47%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
18-197%
20-2112%
22-2411%
25-297%
30-348%
35-3911%
40-4922%
50-6422%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Carolina80%
Louisiana20%

Southern Methodist College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time25 %

Southern Methodist College Room and Board (2005)

Southern Methodist College offers campus housing for 43 of its 50 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Orangeburg, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Southern Methodist College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total33100%3100%
Men22100%2100%
Women11100%1100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (803) 268-1323

Southern Methodist College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year3$26,0320*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$26,0320*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*1*
All faculty totalacademic year1*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southern Methodist College Degree Programs (2005)

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Ethics
Religious Education

Southern Methodist College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southern Methodist College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Southern Methodist College % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Southern Methodist College % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Southern Methodist College % students 40 years or older
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Southern Methodist College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Southern Methodist College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Southern Methodist College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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