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Students attend Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina, 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 business and management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Voorhees College only let in 46% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 350. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 350 and 450. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 709 students at the school (as of 2005). Voorhees College has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
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.
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 an intensive 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 a wide range of pre-professional and professional disciplines. The College seeks to produce highly qualified graduates who combine intellect and faith in their preparation for strong professional performance, pursuit of life-long learning, betterment of society, and an abiding faith in God."
More complete details are provided below.
Voorhees College
481 Porter Drive
Denmark, SC 29042
General Phone: (803) 793-3351
Admissions Phone: (803) 703-7112
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 703-7106
http://www.voorhees.edu
Voorhees College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 113 | business administration, business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | sociology, general studies, English |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 9 | biology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | health and physical education |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | teacher ed, elementary school teaching, education |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Voorhees College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 154 | 15 |
Voorhees College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Voorhees College had a total enrollment of 709 students (697 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 99% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 68% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
Voorhees College offers campus housing for 500 of its 697 (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 | 2,667 | 1,233 | 46% | 132 | 11% |
| Men | 939 | 435 | 46% | 53 | 12% |
| Women | 1,728 | 798 | 46% | 79 | 10% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 350 | 400 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 450 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 15 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 17 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 52% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 44% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (803) 703-7112
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,106 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,106 |
| Room and board | $ 4,572 |
| Room charge | $ 1,904 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,668 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 165 |
Financial Aid:
Voorhees College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 345500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (803) 703-7106
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $32,946 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $40,394 | 5 | $51,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $57,589 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $47,710 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $46,027 | 7 | $32,418 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $49,590 | 10 | $36,569 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Basketball | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 4 | 4 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Protestant Episcopal affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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