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Florence-Darlington Technical College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2291st overall and 37th in South Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
48.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,090 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
21 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
58% / 40% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,957 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Florence, SC 29501-0548
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,652 (35,701 urban / 2,951 rural) |
| Households | 15,625 (2.4 people per house) |
| Families | 10,290 (2.98 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 10,537 |
| Pop. — Asian | 495 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 15 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 197 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 27,513 |
| Pop. — Other | 196 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Florence-Darlington Technical College?
Ranks 3723rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,020 | $3,282 | $5,116 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $170 | $170 | $170 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $126 | $137 | $213 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $4,090 | $4,352 | $6,186 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $11,993 | $12,255 | $14,089 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,188 | $7,450 | $9,284 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,986  $3,190 |
$3,248  $3,452 |
$5,082  $5,286 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,805  $4,805 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,338  $3,098 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,338  $3,098 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Florence-Darlington Technical College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Florence-Darlington Technical College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Florence-Darlington Technical College Ranks 4972nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,781 | 387 |  53% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,097 | 401 |  55% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,863 | 113 |  16% |
| Any financial aid type | 657 |  91% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Florence-Darlington Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 430 | 1,271 | 1,701 |
Hispanic | 7 | 15 | 22 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 15 | 25 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 9 | 20 | 29 |
White Non-Hispanic | 798 | 1,278 | 2,076 |
Race Unknown | 41 | 63 | 104 |
| Total | 1,295 | 2,662 | 3,957 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 82 | 98 | |
| 7 | 88 | 95 | |
| 16 | 33 | 49 | |
| 2 | 26 | 28 | |
| 27 | N/A | 27 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Florence-Darlington Technical College Ranks 2270th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,425 ($47,871 male / $46,979 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 106 (53 male / 53 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 190 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,359,742 |
Florence-Darlington Technical College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. Florence-Darlington Technical College is unique in its study options. For one thing, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study, Internships and Liberal Arts/Career Combination. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology, Dental Assistance, Dental Hygiene, Medical Administrative Assistance, Medical Radiologic Technology, Medical Records Technology, Medical Transcription, Nursing (RN), Nursing – Practical, Physical Therapy Assistance, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business Administration/Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Information Processing/Data Entry, Office Clerical Services, Sales and Distribution
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Cosmetology, Funeral Services/Mortuary Science
- Physical Sciences:
- Physical Sciences – General
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- Computer Science:
- Data Processing Technology
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of May. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 15.
Florence-Darlington Technical College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, however did not report the exact number of transfer students.
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of July. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of May. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application is due the 10th of August. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of May.
Florence-Darlington Technical College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics.
Florence-Darlington Technical College Students
Florence-Darlington Technical College offers Associate degrees. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately three thousand, nine hundred and ninety-four degree-seeking undergrads and nine hundred and thirty-two first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Further, the student body consists of twenty-five percent part-time students, sixty-one percent women and thirty-nine percent men.
This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Assuredly, the school is located 80 miles from Columbia, 50 miles from Myrtle Beach.
Florence-Darlington Technical College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Women’s Intercollegiate Softball
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