Florence-Darlington Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	47%
On-time graduation rate	16%

Located in Florence, South Carolina, Florence-Darlington Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Florence-Darlington Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Florence-Darlington Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Florence-Darlington Technical College is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Florence-Darlington Technical College is 47% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Florence-Darlington Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,870

Cost of attendance at Florence-Darlington Technical College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

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South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,742

Cost of attendance at Florence-Darlington Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Florence-Darlington Technical College received on average $11,335 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,335

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	227	59%	$6,274	$1,424,157
Other Federal Grant	313	82%	$8,060	$2,522,921
State Grant/Scholarships	292	76%	$5,176	$1,511,252
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1	0%	$1,000	$1,000
Total Grant & Scholarships	356	93%	$11,335	$4,035,173

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Florence-Darlington Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Florence-Darlington Technical College students is 16.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 7.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.5%.

16.2%

African American 7.3% 13 students
white 25.4% 53 students
unknown 13.1% 18 students
hispanic 28.6% 6 students
Mixed Race 13.3% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Florence-Darlington Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Florence-Darlington Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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