Denmark Technical College
- 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 483 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 483 students
- In-state tuition: $2,734
- Out-state tuition: $5,158
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 15% over five years.
Denmark Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
142 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Denmark Technical College has declined by 71% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The Denmark Technical College diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
483 students
1,682 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
231 students
739 students
# Part-Time Students
252 students
943 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
260 students
260 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
80%
25%
% White
13%
53%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
College Completion Rate
15%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,700
$28,800
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 38% 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 33% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,734
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,158
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,890
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
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: 2020 (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.
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