Spartanburg Methodist College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,200

2.86% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$16,333

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

6.07%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

82.1%

1,959 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,064

90% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

35.6%

144 Graduates

About

Spartanburg Methodist College is a higher education institution located in Spartanburg County, SC. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Spartanburg Methodist College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (170 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (29 degrees).

In 2022, 261 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Spartanburg Methodist College. 54.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (149 degrees), 2.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Spartanburg Methodist College is $16,200, which is $8,088 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Spartanburg Methodist College was 6.07%, corresponding to 27 out of the 445 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Spartanburg Methodist College is $16,200, which is $8,088 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,333.

In 2022, 98% of undergraduate students attending Spartanburg Methodist College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,200

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Spartanburg Methodist College was $16,200. The cost of tuition at Spartanburg Methodist College is $8,088 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Spartanburg Methodist College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,333

2022 Value

9.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Spartanburg Methodist College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,333. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Spartanburg Methodist College grew by 9.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of Spartanburg Methodist College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,350

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Spartanburg Methodist College was of $10,350 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.976% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Spartanburg Methodist College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Spartanburg Methodist College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.01% with respect to 2021, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Spartanburg Methodist College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.07%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Spartanburg Methodist College was 6.07%, which represents 27 out of the 445 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Spartanburg Methodist College received 1,959 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 2.14% annual growth. Out of those 1,959 applicants, 1,609 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,064 students enrolled at Spartanburg Methodist College in 2022. 57% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Spartanburg Methodist College has an overall enrollment yield of 31.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,609

Accepted Out of 1,959

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Spartanburg Methodist College was 82.1% (1,609 admissions from 1,959 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 80.4%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 2.14%, while admissions grew by 4.35%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Spartanburg Methodist College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

57%

Submission Percentage (2019)

290

Scores Submitted (2019)

57% of enrolled first-time students at Spartanburg Methodist College in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Spartanburg Methodist College had a total enrollment of 1,064 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Spartanburg Methodist College is 958 students and the part-time enrollment is 106. This means that 90% of students enrolled at Spartanburg Methodist College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Spartanburg Methodist College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.6% White, 36.5% Black or African American, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.83% Two or More Races, 0.658% Asian, and 0.094% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Spartanburg Methodist College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.7%), followed by White Male (20.9%) and Black or African American Female (19.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Spartanburg Methodist College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,064 students. The full-time enrollment at Spartanburg Methodist College is 958 and the part-time enrollment is 106. This means that 90% of students enrolled at Spartanburg Methodist College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Spartanburg Methodist College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Spartanburg Methodist College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Spartanburg Methodist College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Spartanburg Methodist College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
475 enrolled students
Black or African American
388 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
124 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Spartanburg Methodist College is 44.6% White, 36.5% Black or African American, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.83% Two or More Races, 0.658% Asian, and 0.094% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 23 more women than men received degrees from Spartanburg Methodist College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Spartanburg Methodist College is white (149 degrees awarded). There were 2.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Spartanburg Methodist College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (170 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (29 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Spartanburg Methodist College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (170 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees), and Protective Services (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spartanburg Methodist College are Accountants & auditors (1,041,447 people), Other managers (761,500 people), Financial managers (500,342 people), Chief executives & legislators (391,217 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (288,549 people).

The most specialized majors at Spartanburg Methodist College in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (170 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees), Protective Services (29 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees), and Business (31 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spartanburg Methodist College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Spartanburg Methodist College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (170 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees), Protective Services (29 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees), and Business (31 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spartanburg Methodist College are Elementary & secondary schools (716,532 people), Computer Systems Design (554,954 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (505,370 people), Banking & related activities (501,265 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (437,609 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Spartanburg Methodist College.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
170 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
30 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Spartanburg Methodist College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 170 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Spartanburg Methodist College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

119

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

142

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 119 degrees were awarded to men at Spartanburg Methodist College, which is 0.838 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (142).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Spartanburg Methodist College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Spartanburg Methodist College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.735 times less than the 98 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Spartanburg Methodist College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.36 times more than the 72 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Spartanburg Methodist College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
149 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Spartanburg Methodist College is white (149 degrees awarded). There were 2.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
77 degrees awarded
White Female
72 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Spartanburg Methodist College is white male (77 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (72 degrees).

Operations

Spartanburg Methodist College has an endowment valued at nearly $24.9M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.89M (−11.6%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Spartanburg Methodist College had a total salary expenditure of 22.9M. Spartanburg Methodist College employs 43 No academic ranks. Most academics at Spartanburg Methodist College are Female No academic rank (27), and Male No academic rank (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spartanburg Methodist College are: Service, with 31 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 26 employees, and Management with 21 employees.

Endowment

$24.9M

2022 Endowment

12.1%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Spartanburg Methodist College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.75M

2022 Salaries

11.9%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Spartanburg Methodist College paid a median of $9.75M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($22.9M) and a 11.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 27% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 13.3% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Spartanburg Methodist College paid a total of $2.5M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Spartanburg Methodist College was No academic rank with 43 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spartanburg Methodist College were Service with 31 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees, and Management with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Spartanburg Methodist College was Female No academic rank with 27 employees, and Male No academic rank with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Spartanburg Methodist College.

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