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541 Broughton St
Orangeburg, SC 29115
p. 803-534-7826
w. www.smcollege.edu
Orangeburg, SC 29115
p. 803-534-7826
w. www.smcollege.edu
Southern Methodist College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2652nd overall and 44th in South Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
43.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,098 |
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
10 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
33% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
44 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Orangeburg, SC 29115
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 |  |
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 Southern Methodist College?
Ranks 2396th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $616 | $616 | $616 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| 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 | $13,098 | $13,098 | $13,098 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $21,292 | $21,292 | $21,292 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $11,023 | $11,023 | $11,023 |
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  $6,616 |
$5,200  $6,616 |
$5,200  $6,616 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $500  $600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,200  $2,255 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,040  $3,627 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,091  $8,577 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,914  $5,499 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,312  $3,807 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1 (1 male / N/A female) |
| Admitted | 1 (1 male / N/A female) |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1 (1 male / N/A female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1 (1 male / N/A female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 44 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southern Methodist College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
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 | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,255 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Southern Methodist College Ranks 4177th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,712 | 3 |  100% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,150 | 2 |  67% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,688 | 3 |  100% |
| Any financial aid type | 3 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southern Methodist College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 6 | 16 | 22 |
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 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 17 | 27 | 44 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Southern Methodist College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | N/A | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | N/A | 1 |
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 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern Methodist College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 11 | |
| N/A | 1 | 1 | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Bible/Biblical Studies | 5 | 6 | 11 | |||||
| Ethics | ||||||||
| Religious Education | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Southern Methodist College Ranks 3786th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $30,320 ($29,480 male / $32,000 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 3 (2 male / 1 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 2 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $5,447 |
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