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Southern Methodist College

Overview of Southern Methodist College

Southern Methodist College can be found in Orangeburg, SC (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 range of program offerings available from Southern Methodist College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in religion and philosophy.

Southern Methodist College Selectivity

Southern Methodist College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Faculty

Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools.

Student Body

In 2007, 26 students were enrolled in Southern Methodist College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

Southern Methodist College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school.

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
http://www.smcollege.edu

Southern Methodist College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy12bible studies, religious education, ethics

Number of programs and degrees for Southern Methodist College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree102
Associate's degree22
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007, Southern Methodist College had a total enrollment of 26 students (19 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men100%
Women0%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White47%
Black49%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-198%
22-248%
30-344%
35-3923%
40-4919%
50-6427%
65+8%

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

ResidencePercent
South Carolina100%

Southern Methodist College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %

Southern Methodist College Room and Board (2007)

Southern Methodist College offers campus housing for 35 of its 19 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.

Southern Methodist College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total11100%1100%
Men11100%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)required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Southern Methodist College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,616
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,616
Room and board$ 2,255
Room charge$ 2,255
Books and supplies$ 600
Other expenses$ 3,627

Financial Aid:
Southern Methodist College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3258300)

Southern Methodist College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*1*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year2*0*

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

Southern Methodist College Degree Programs (2007)

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
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Southern Methodist College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Southern Methodist College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Southern Methodist College % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%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 distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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