- Denmark Technical College is a public, comprehensive, Historically Black, two-year technical college located in rural Bamberg County. The College annually serves approximately 2,000 credit and continuing education students, a mix of traditional, nontraditional, full-time and part-time. Denmark Technical College is the only technical college in the State of South Carolina with on-campus housing. As a member of the South Carolina Technical College System, Denmark Technical College's mission is related to the educational mission of the State of South Carolina and the Technical College System.
School Highlights
Denmark Technical College serves 675 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 675 students
- In-state tuition: $2,734
- Out-state tuition: $5,158
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Denmark Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Denmark Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1948
Total Faculty
29 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Denmark Technical College has grown by 37% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Denmark Technical College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 38% over five years.
Total Enrollment
675 students
1,870 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
357 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
318 students
1,209 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
675 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
357 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
318 students
1,282 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
73%
29%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
21%
52%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$26,471
$40,504
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,734 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 54% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,158 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 55% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,734
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,158
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
95%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$11,729
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Denmark Technical College was established in 1947. Since 1948, the College has experienced significant growth and now takes pride in the fact that it has become a comprehensive two-year college which offers a broad range of programs and services. The College is located in Denmark, South Carolina, a small city of approximately 5,000 citizens. The campus stands on 53 beautifully landscaped acres of land conveniently located about 50 miles south of Columbia, 85 miles northeast of Charleston, and 50 miles east of Augusta, Georgia. Degree Programs offered includes Computer Technology, Criminal Justice Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, General Business, General Technology, Human Services and Office Systems Technology. Diploma Programs offered includes Automated Office, Barbering, Cosmetology and Pharmacy Technician. Certificate Programs are offered in Accounting, Basic Tailoring/Alterations, Building Construction Fundamentals, Computer Servicing and Repair, Criminal Justice, Customer Service, Early Childhood Development, Food Services, General Automotive Technology, Industrial Processing Technology, Laptop Computer Presentations, Legal Research Assistant, Machine Tool, Medical Record Coder, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technology, Nail Technology, Nurse Aide, Plumbing, Pre-Medical, Professional Secretary, Shorthand, Welding and Word Processing. Denmark Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Certificates, Diplomas,and Associate Degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Denmark Technical College cost?
Denmark Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,734 for In-State students and $5,158 for Out-State students.
What is Denmark Technical College's ranking?
Denmark Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Least expensive tuition, Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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