Voorhees College is a private liberal arts college located in Denmark, South Carolina, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

Founded in 1897 by a young black woman, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, it aims to provide educational opportunities for black youth in Denmark, South Carolina.

School Overview

Religious Background: Affiliated to the Episcopal Church.

Campus Environment: The school covers an area of ​​293 acres, with tree-lined and beautiful environment, and has many historic buildings, creating a strong academic atmosphere.

Teaching philosophy: Committed to providing every student with a comprehensive universal education and professional education centered on humanistic traditions, helping students find their place in a diverse and technologically changing society.

Academic situation

Professional settings: Provide a wealth of undergraduate majors, covering regional, ethnic, cultural, gender and group studies, biological and biomedical sciences, business, management, marketing and related support services, communications, journalism and related programs, computer and information science and support services, education, English language and literature, family and consumer sciences, homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protection services, mathematics and statistics, parks, entertainment, leisure and fitness research, social sciences and other fields.

Teaching mode: Small class teaching, high teacher-student ratio, can ensure that teachers give each student full attention and guidance, help students better master knowledge and improve their abilities.

Degrees awarded: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and other undergraduate degrees can be awarded.

Students

Student composition: As a historically black college, the students are mainly African Americans, but it also recruits students from different races and backgrounds, forming a diversified campus culture.

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

Teaching staff

The school has a team of highly qualified teachers. The teachers not only have profound academic attainments, but also focus on interaction and communication with students, care about the growth and development of students, and provide students with high-quality education and teaching services.

Sports programs

The school is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, with many intercollegiate sports teams, such as basketball, football, track and field, etc., participating in the South Atlantic Conference, providing students with a platform to showcase their sports talents and enriching campus cultural life.

Admission requirements and financial aid

Admission requirements: The acceptance rate is about 50.6%, and the total SAT score is generally required to be around 600 for undergraduate applications.

Financial aid: The school provides students with a variety of financial aid methods, including scholarships, grants, loans, etc., to help students reduce their financial burden and successfully complete their studies.

School ranking

Ranked 48th in the USNews Regional College Rankings (South) in 2021-2022.