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    Information Summary

    Ranks 5722nd for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Orangeburg, SC

    Total Population33,198 (22,798 urban / 10,400 rural)
    Households11,905 (2.5 people per house)
    Families7,692 (3.1 people per family)
    Surrounding communityDistant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
    Pop. — African American23,965
    Pop. — Asian145
    Pop. — Pacific Islander11
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native216
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)8,888
    Pop. — Other199

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Special Focus Institutions — Theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and other faith-related institutions

    UndergraduateN/A
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationN/A
    EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
    Size & SettingN/A

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringBachelor's degree
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo

    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 trend  $5,800 $5,200 trend  $5,800 $5,200 trend  $5,800
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $600 trend  $500
    On-Campus – Room & Board $4,200 trend  $4,400
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,168 trend  $3,040
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $7,830 trend  $8,370
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $4,839 trend  $5,364
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,282 trend  $3,708

    Admission Details

    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$35
    Graduate Application FeeN/A
    First Professional Application FeeN/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 Enrollment62

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Southern Methodist College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / N/A / Required
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsRequired
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadNo
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationNo

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Southern Methodist College accept?

    Dual CreditNo
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementNo
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity35
    Meals per Week19
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Southern Methodist College ranks 3052nd for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $1,915 2 pie   40%
    State & Local Grant Aid N/A N/A pie   0%
    Institutional Grant Aid $2,800 2 pie   40%
    Student Loan Aid $3,264 1 pie   20%
    Any financial aid type   3 pie   60%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Southern Methodist College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    N/A11
    Black Non-Hispanic
    131831
    Hispanic
    N/AN/AN/A
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    N/AN/AN/A
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    N/AN/AN/A
    White Non-Hispanic
    121830
    Race Unknown
    N/AN/AN/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?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Bible/Biblical Studies 1 7 12 20
    Ethics
    General Studies
    Religious Education 10 1 11
    Total 1 17 13 31

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Southern Methodist College ranks 3779th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system No
    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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