Voorhees University: Review & Facts

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Voorhees University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 510 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1897 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Denmark, South Carolina.

Voorhees University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Protestant Episcopal Church.

Academic Offerings

At Voorhees University you can receive your bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
19
Voorhees University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 19 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Occupational Therapy, Work and Family Studies, Psychology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Voorhees University student retention rate is relatively low at 65% (close to South Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
65%
Fair
The graduation rate at Voorhees University is low - 41%. About 3% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Voorhees University is pretty good: 13:1. Read more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median - around $11,700 a year. The additional fees at Voorhees University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,000; this comes to $12,700 per academic year.

Read the details about Voorhees University 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
93%
As reported in recent government data, 1,393 applications were submitted and 1,294 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Voorhees University is $25.00. The graduate application fee is $25.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Voorhees University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (803) 780-1051 or check Voorhees University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,700
Medium
Voorhees University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Voorhees University, 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.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Voorhees University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 600 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, around $3,700 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Voorhees University. 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.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Voorhees University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Voorhees University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Voorhees University
1897 Voorhees Road
Denmark, South Carolina
29042, USA
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