Spartanburg Methodist College is a private Methodist college located in Saxony, South Carolina, United States. Here is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

The school was founded in 1911 as the Textile Industrial College by David English Camak, a Methodist minister, to provide high school-level courses for young workers in local textile factories to prepare them for higher education or employment.

In 1927, the school added the first two years of college-level courses and began to offer an associate degree in liberal arts so that graduates could enter senior colleges or enter the workplace with the skills they learned.

In 1940, the school stopped high school courses and was renamed Spartanburg Junior College in 1942, and then Spartanburg Methodist College in 1974.

In 2019, the college further expanded its academic programs, introduced a bachelor's degree program, and became a four-year institution.

School size and environment

Campus size: The school covers an area of ​​110 Acres, the campus environment is beautiful, with modern teaching facilities and comfortable living facilities.

Number of students: There are about 1025 students in the 2022-2023 academic year, and 1042 students in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Student-faculty ratio: The college's student-faculty ratio is 1:7, which is lower than the average of 1:12 in community colleges in the state, which enables teachers to better pay attention to the learning progress of each student and provide personalized guidance and support to students.

Academic strength

Professional settings: The school offers 6 associate degrees and 3 bachelor's degree programs. The bachelor's degree includes business administration, psychology, and a customizable degree. Students can choose two majors from 6 majors: business, criminal justice, English, history, psychology, and religion.

Teaching quality: The school focuses on the personalized development of students, through personalized career counseling, rich internship opportunities and the innovative Camak Core courses to help students prepare for their future careers.

Accreditation and Affiliations: The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the Senate of the United Methodist Church, and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and the South Carolina Annual Conference.

Student Life

Student Organizations and Clubs: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, such as academic clubs, cultural and art groups, sports clubs, etc. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life and expand their interpersonal relationships.

Campus Activities: The school will hold various campus activities, such as welcome activities, cultural festivals, sports competitions, etc., to provide students with a platform to show themselves, communicate and interact, and enhance students' sense of belonging and cohesion on campus.

Sports Activities: The school has 14 intercollegiate sports teams and participates in the National Junior College Athletic Association's X-Region competition, including men's tennis, golf, wrestling, baseball, basketball, football, cross-country and other 7 sports, and women's tennis, golf, volleyball, softball, basketball, football, cross-country and other 7 sports.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition: The private in-state tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $15,930.

Funding: The school provides students with a variety of funding methods, including scholarships, grants, loans, etc. 99% of students can receive some degree of financial assistance.