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Spartanburg Methodist College

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.

Campus Location

1000 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301-5899
USA
Main Tel: (864) 587-4000
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Spartanburg Methodist College Highlights

Where Spartanburg Methodist College 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
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate1633

Students

The student enrollment at Spartanburg Methodist College was 797 in 2007 (772 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% 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.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 11,040
Room and board$ 6,420
Books and supplies$ 1,000
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.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  8
Without tenure; tenure not available  16

Housing and Meals

Spartanburg Methodist College provides on-campus housing for 605 of its 772 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Spartanburg Methodist College Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men75%
Women80%
All78%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal380-470
Math390-490
Writing360-460

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (150 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Selected Careers of Interest

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