Spartanburg Methodist College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	505
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartanburg Methodist is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Spartanburg Methodist is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Spartanburg Methodist 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Spartanburg Methodist is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in South Carolina is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Spartanburg Methodist is reported to be 41%, 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 58%.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,000

Cost of attendance at Spartanburg Methodist College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,000

Cost of attendance at Spartanburg Methodist College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Spartanburg Methodist College received on average $15,204 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.

$15,204

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	293	56%	$4,928	$1,443,996
Other Federal Grant	293	56%	$5,067	$1,484,625
State Grant/Scholarships	466	89%	$6,218	$2,897,737
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	514	99%	$6,738	$3,463,101
Total Grant & Scholarships	516	99%	$15,204	$7,845,463

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Spartanburg Methodist College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Spartanburg Methodist College students is 40.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.7%.

40.9%

African American 28.9% 41 students
white 48.6% 120 students
hispanic 41.2% 14 students
Mixed Race 40.0% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Spartanburg Methodist College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Spartanburg Methodist College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training

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