Voorhees College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5582 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1559 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1475 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #6181 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6302 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6613 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6738 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Protestant Episcopal
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 460
- Graduates
- 55
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.voorhees.edu
Voorhees College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Voorhees College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
146 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Voorhees College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 424 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 38 (7%) |
| White | 19 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 17 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 16 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Voorhees College is $15,747 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,081 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,624 |
| $48-75K | $17,558 |
| $75-110K | $18,316 |
| $110K+ | $24,543 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,630 | $11,070 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,630 | $11,070 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,630 | $11,070 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $50 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $50 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $50 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 538 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,346 |
| Room charge | $3,676 |
| Meal charge | $3,670 |
Voorhees College majors
Voorhees College has granted 70 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs and 8 master's in Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Voorhees College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 6 | |
| Public Health, General | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 4 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | |
| Child Development | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 70 | 8 |
Voorhees College has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 22% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Voorhees College has published 153 scientific papers with 2,360 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Engineering, Law, Biology, Computer Science, Sociology, Medicine, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | 0 | 9 |
| 1995 | 0 | 11 |
| 1996 | 0 | 12 |
| 1997 | 2 | 16 |
| 1998 | 1 | 15 |
| 1999 | 1 | 16 |
| 2000 | 0 | 15 |
| 2001 | 0 | 27 |
| 2002 | 0 | 25 |
| 2003 | 1 | 36 |
| 2004 | 1 | 24 |
| 2005 | 6 | 37 |
| 2006 | 3 | 24 |
| 2007 | 3 | 35 |
| 2008 | 3 | 39 |
| 2009 | 5 | 42 |
| 2010 | 7 | 49 |
| 2011 | 7 | 73 |
| 2012 | 8 | 94 |
| 2013 | 3 | 113 |
| 2014 | 4 | 111 |
| 2015 | 6 | 122 |
| 2016 | 5 | 122 |
| 2017 | 2 | 122 |
| 2018 | 4 | 115 |
| 2019 | 7 | 130 |
| 2020 | 4 | 143 |
| 2021 | 6 | 162 |
| 2022 | 16 | 161 |
| 2023 | 6 | 152 |
| 2024 | 7 | 111 |
General info
| Founded | 1897 |
|---|---|
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 171 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1897 Voorhees Road Denmark, South Carolina, 29042 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 8037801051 |