Voorhees College

Voorhees College Overview

Voorhees College is a private, religious school in the rural setting of Denmark, South Carolina. Voorhees College was founded in 1897 and enrolls 468 undergrads and no graduate students. Voorhees College ensures housing for up to 520 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 50% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Voorhees College!

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Voorhees College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Voorhees College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Voorhees College has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Voorhees College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Voorhees College on the Student Life page.

2022 Voorhees College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	50%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.0
Tuition	$11,630
Percent of Need Met	61.7%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$14,888

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Is Voorhees College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how competitive a school is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what Voorhees College offers and if the college could be a good choice for you.

Voorhees College Acceptance Rate 2022

Voorhees College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Voorhees College is 50%. Last year, 2,776 students applied to Voorhees College and 1,389 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Voorhees College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Voorhees College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 33%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Voorhees College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Voorhees College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Voorhees College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Voorhees College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Voorhees College's endowment was valued at $5.9 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Voorhees College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Voorhees College meets 61.7% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $14,888 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $22,846 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Voorhees College.

Based on this information, is Voorhees College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Voorhees College a good school for you?

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Where is Voorhees College?

Voorhees College is located in the rural setting of Denmark, South Carolina.

If you would like to see Voorhees College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Denmark, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Columbia Metropolitan.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Voorhees College and Denmark are like without leaving home.

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