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Information Summary
Ranks 5722nd for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,740 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
62 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Orangeburg, SC
| Total Population | 33,198 (22,798 urban / 10,400 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 11,905 (2.5 people per house) |
| Families | 7,692 (3.1 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
| Pop. — African American | 23,965 |
| Pop. — Asian | 145 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 11 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 216 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 8,888 |
| Pop. — Other | 199 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and other faith-related institutions
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southern Methodist College?
Ranks 2097th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,200 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $220 | $220 | $220 |
| 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 | $13,740 | $13,740 | $13,740 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $20,034 | $20,034 | $20,034 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,008 | $10,008 | $10,008 |
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 | $5,200 |
$5,200 |
$5,200 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,200 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,168 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,830 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,839 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,282 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 4 (2 male / 2 female) |
| Admitted | 4 (2 male / 2 female) |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| First-time Enrollment | 4 (2 male / 2 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 4 (2 male / 2 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 62 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southern Methodist College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Southern Methodist College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
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 | 35 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,915 | 2 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,800 | 2 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,264 | 1 | |
| Any financial aid type | 3 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southern Methodist College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 13 | 18 | 31 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 12 | 18 | 30 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 25 | 37 | 62 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern Methodist College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 11 | 20 | |
| 4 | 7 | 11 | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 | 7 | 12 | 20 | ||||
| Ethics | ||||||||
| General Studies | ||||||||
| Religious Education | 10 | 1 | 11 | |||||
| Total | 1 | 17 | 13 | 31 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $25,819 ($26,025 male / $25,200 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 4 (3 male / 1 female) |
| Total Benefits | $28,610 |











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