Overview
Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, 2-year institution established in South Carolina, and is the only independently-run, residential 2-year college in the state. SMC offers six associate’s degree-level fields of study, including Arts, Business Administration, Religious Studies, Science, Fine Arts, and Criminal Justice. Students have the opportunity to enroll in Learning Communities, which include paired courses that share the same faculty, peers, and occasional overlapping coursework to promote interdisciplinary thinking and cultivate personal connections. SMC maintains articulation agreements with nearly 30 different colleges and universities, as well as a Direct Connect program with USC-Upstate.
Acceptance Rate:
82%
Average Net Price:
$13,064
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
16
Average SAT Composite
933
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $19,350 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,350 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $340 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
58%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,078
58%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,947
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,377
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
93%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6643
62%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,947
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
57%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,512
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
Students receiving federal loans
57%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,361
Average Other Loans Per Year
$4,789
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1959
Students Applied
54
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
62%
Submitting ACT
57%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 16
Average SAT Composite: 933
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,064
Total Number of Undergrads
1,064
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
7
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
16
Countries Represented
6
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
14
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
47%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
2
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,000
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingthey are a well organized school.
very small so there is a lot more one-on-one attention.
everyone is very friendly and fun!
very small so there is a lot more one-on-one attention.
everyone is very friendly and fun!
Janell from Charleston, SC
The student are really nice and very helpfull. The college is set up so that you really can't get lost and there is always someone around to help you find your way. the campus is beautiful but expect to walk around alot.
Zackary from Rock Hill, SC
Spartanburg Methodist College is a private two-year college. It has a variety of getting to know everything about the campus. Also it has a great campus living environment.
Arther from Columbia, SC
SMC is a school with a student/teacher friendly environment. This school makes it easy for students to succeed in any and every area of study, and also makes the transfer process easy. With all the tools given to students, its easy to adjust, make friends, and be successful all while having fun!
Mariah from Columbia, SC
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