Spartanburg Methodist College: Review & Facts
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Spartanburg Methodist College is a small two-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,065 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1911 and is one of the 7 schools and colleges located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.Spartanburg Methodist College is affiliated with United Methodist Church.
Academic Offerings
Associate's degree and bachelor's degree are available at Spartanburg Methodist College.Majors
Offered
Offered
7
Spartanburg Methodist College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 7 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Business, Criminal Justice, and Theater and Drama. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Spartanburg Methodist College is low at 55% (way below South Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
55%
Bad
The graduation rate at Spartanburg Methodist College is low - 43%. About 41% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at Spartanburg Methodist College is reasonably decent, 18:1. Find out more about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition cost is fairly high, around $16,200 a year. The additional fees at Spartanburg Methodist College (not included in tuition costs) are around $3,200; which comes to a total of $19,400 a year.Read the details about Spartanburg Methodist College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
82%
Easy
According to government data, 1,959 applications were submitted and 1,609 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.
Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Spartanburg Methodist College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$7,100
Medium
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Spartanburg Methodist College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.Spartanburg Methodist College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: about $7,100 per academic year.
Safety
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F
Unsafe
Army ROTC programs are available at Spartanburg Methodist College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.
Based on the college crime numbers, Spartanburg Methodist College appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Spartanburg Methodist College Location and Address
Postal Address:Spartanburg Methodist College
1750 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, South Carolina
29301-5899, USA
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