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Spartanburg Methodist College, established in 1911, is a junior college associated with the United Methodist Church. The college campus spans over 110 acres at the foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains. Spartanburg Methodist College offers associate’s degrees in journalism, sociology, business, religious studies, psychology, computer science, engineering, pre-medicine, pre-law, pre-pharmacy and allied health.
Spartanburg Methodist College has an active Greek life. The sororities and fraternities include Sigma Kappa Delta, Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. Kappa Sigma Alpha. Some of the other student clubs and organizations in the college are Student Government Association, Criminal Justice Club, Wesley Fellowship, Computer Programming Club and Campus Crusade for Christ.
The college athletic teams are nicknamed as Pioneers. They are Division I members of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
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Campus Location1000 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301-5899
USA
Main Tel: (864) 587-4000
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - United Methodist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 195 | 3 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 797 in 2007-2008 (780 full-time equivalent). About 53% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 47% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,791 | | Room and board | $ 6,741 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid: Spartanburg Methodist College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 9 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 19 |
Housing and MealsSpartanburg Methodist College provides on-campus housing for 606 of its 780 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 43% | | Women | 40% | | All | 42% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 380-500 | | Math | 410-500 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) LIBERAL ARTS (184 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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