Florence-Darlington Technical College

2715 W. Lucas Street
Florence, SC 29501

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The mission of Florence Darlington Technical College is to provide comprehensive technical education, workforce development, and educational services to students, business & industry, and the markets it serves. Through instructional programs, business & industry partnerships, and community involvement, the College will play a major role in the economic development and quality of life of its constituents. The educational experience at Florence-Darlington Technical College will have an international perspective, which will enhance the student's marketability in today's global economy.

School Highlights

Florence-Darlington Technical College serves 3,558 students (41% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is same as the state community college average of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 3,558 students
In-state tuition: $4,198
Out-state tuition: $6,022
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 59%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 280 teachers has grown by 47% over five years.

Florence-Darlington Technical College

(SC) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

280 staff

177 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Florence-Darlington Technical College has declined by 42% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 37:1 over five years.

The Florence-Darlington Technical College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

3,558 students

2,236 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,462 students

739 students

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# Part-Time Students

2,096 students

1,497 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

457 students

411 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,462 students

715 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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141 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

2,096 students

1,528 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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260 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

38%

25%

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% White

41%

53%

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% Two or more races

% Unknown races

15%

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Diversity Score

0.66

0.64

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

4.61%

1.95%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.52%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$28,600

$28,800

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,198 is less than the state average of $4,867. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $6,022 is less than the state average of $9,419. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,198

$4,867

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$6,022

$9,419

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Tuition Notes

5133.00 (Full-time,

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

92%

94%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$12,167

$11,729

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,500

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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82%

SAT Reading

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430

SAT Math

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458

SAT Writing

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413

ACT Composite

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ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

ACT Writing

n/a

Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

The Florence-Darlington Technical Education Center was established in 1963 and presently serves Florence, Darlington, and Marion counties. The College's initial enrollment of 250 students now exceeds 5,000 curriculum students. Its original campus of less than 10 acres has expanded to nearly 240 acres with a modern complex of eight major buildings totaling nearly 350,000 square feet. The College is in the midst of planning and developing another 325,000 square feet of instructional space entirely devoted to the advanced technology required in today's sophisticated manufacturing environment. The College operates sites in Hartsville, Lake City, and Mullins. The College also operates a large health sciences complex in downtown Florence entirely devoted to careers in the health arena. Florence-Darlington's main campus is located between the cities of Florence and Darlington on U.S. Hwy. 52 and in close proximity to Interstates 95 and 20. The 100-acre campus has eight major buildings. However, plans are in place for the construction of eight technical institutes on a recently purchased 146-acre tract behind the current campus. FDTC continues to offer affordable, quality education in more than 60 fields of study. Acknowledged as the fastest growing institution of higher education in South Carolina during the late 1990s, FDTC's curriculum enrollment is now approaching 5,500 students and its Continuing Education Division enjoys about 30,000 registrations annually. The primary accreditor of Florence-Darlington Technical College is the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Florence-Darlington Technical College cost?

Florence-Darlington Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,198 for In-State students and $6,022 for Out-State students.

What is Florence-Darlington Technical College's ranking?

Florence-Darlington Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Least expensive tuition and Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 3,558 students
In-state tuition: $4,198
Out-state tuition: $6,022
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 59%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,867 per year for in-state students and $9,419 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $10,258 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

South Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in South Carolina is Midlands Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.