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Voorhees College, which was founded by Elizabeth Evelyn Wright Menafee in 1897, was originally known as the Denmark Industrial School. The name was changed to Voorhees Industrial Institute for Colored Youths in 1904, and again to Voorhees School and Junior College in 1947. In 1962, it was christened Voorhees College. The 365 acre college campus is in Denmark, South Carolina. This historically black college is affiliated with the Episcopal Church.
Voorhees College offers degree programs in business administration, sociology, English, criminal justice, mathematics, health and recreation, organizational management, computer science, and mass communication. The academic divisions of the college are:
The athletics department of Voorhees College fields teams in baseball, cross country, basketball, track and field, softball, and volleyball. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division I, and the Association of Independent Institutions. The teams are known as the Tigers.
Students attend Voorhees College in Denmark, SC, a self-contained town. The school is proud of its Protestant Episcopal status. Voorhees College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Voorhees College is known for its programs in science and business and management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 587 students at Voorhees College (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
Voorhees College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Voorhees College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Voorhees College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Voorhees College is a private, historically black, coeducational, liberal arts, baccalaureate degree-granting institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church. The College, located in rural South Carolina, serves traditional and nontraditional students primarily from the state of South Carolina and the southeastern region of the United States. The aim of the College is to offer each student a comprehensive general educational experience coupled with professional education in the value-centered liberal arts tradition. The College excels in instruction in liberal studies, arts and sciences and pre-professional and professional disciplines. The College provides an environment that supports educational opportunities designed to help prepare students to function in a multi-cultural and increasingly technological society. The College seeks to produce highly qualified graduates who combine intellect and faith in their preparation for strong professional performance in a global society,"
More complete details are provided below.
Voorhees College
481 Porter Drive
Denmark, SC 29042
General Phone: (803) 780-1234
http://www.voorhees.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 67 | business administration, business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | sociology, English |
| Science | 12 | biology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | health and physical education |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 7 | mass communication |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Voorhees College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 124 | 11 |
Voorhees College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Voorhees College had a total enrollment of 587 students (618 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 94% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 77% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Voorhees College offers campus housing for 450 of its 618 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Denmark, 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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,645 | 555 | 34% | 153 | 28% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,034 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,034 |
| Room and board | $ 5,796 |
| Room charge | $ 2,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,046 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 250 |
Financial Aid:
Voorhees College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 345500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $64,600 | 3 | $58,333 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $49,058 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $40,605 | 8 | $37,146 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $42,169 | 9 | $35,877 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | 20 | 48 |
| Basketball | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 10 | 24 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Voorhees College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Protestant Episcopal affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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