Denmark Technical College

1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd
Denmark, SC 29042
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 612 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,734
  • Out-state tuition: $5,158
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Denmark Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Denmark Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
81 staff
177 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Denmark Technical College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Denmark Technical College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
612 students
1,619 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
257 students
514 students
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# Part-Time Students
355 students
1,105 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
426 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
257 students
514 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
355 students
1,105 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
260 students
260 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
75%
28%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
1%
4%
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% Hawaiian
18%
56%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
n/a
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2396%
0.2629%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2967%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,700
$28,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,734 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 62% 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 59% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,734
$5,692
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,158
$10,568
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
93%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$11,729
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2023 (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 and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,734
  • Out-state tuition: $5,158
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,692 per year for in-state students and $10,568 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

South Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in South Carolina is Florence-Darlington Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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