CACRAO College Information - Aiken County Public School District

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For valuable information about the college search process and programs for South Carolina
students, visit the “Programs” menu on the CACRAO website. You’ll be able to find resources
such as:
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SC Educational Opportunities schedule
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Directory of members and member institutions
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List of special interest committees and key contacts
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CACRAO newsletter
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And much more...
www.cacrao.org
Welcome to the 2016 CACRAO South Carolina School Counselor Conferences! Our committee has
worked extremely hard to make each conference both a pleasant and informative experience for you.
As an organization, we are dedicated to providing local students and school counselors alike with
quality programs that offer outstanding higher education exposure. We appreciate everything you do
to assist your students with the admissions process, and we are so glad that you are here.
The only way that we can make these conferences better is with your feedback. Please let us know
your thoughts!
Nancy Reading
Committee Chair
Central Carolina Technical College
A very special thank you to the following:
All of the site coordinators for your hard work in making this year’s conferences a success!
All other committee members for your hard work and dedication:
Laura Schmidt, Furman University
Michelle Harter ,Columbia College
Allan Barboza, Trident Technical College
Maggie Gause, Florence-Darlington Technical College
2015 SC Educational Opportunity Travel Schedule
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August 29-September 2:
Pee Dee
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September 7-9:
Myrtle Beach
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September 12-16:
Charleston, Hilton Head, Beaufort
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September 19-23:
Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union
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September 26-28:
Anderson, Pickens, Oconee
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October 3-7:
Greenwood, Laurens, Fairfield, Newberry
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October 10-14:
Richland, Orangeburg, Kershaw
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October 17-21:
Rock Hill and Sumter
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October 24-28:
Lexington and Aiken
Please visit http://www.cacrao.org/committees/SCeducational-opportunityscheduling/SC-edop for more information.
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316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 328-1835
www.andersonuniversity.edu/admissions
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Four-year private institution
2,769 undergraduates students enrolled
400 graduate students enrolled
57 undergraduate majors with concentrations available
8 graduate programs available
Average Class Size: 23
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
16 Sports Teams, (NCAA Division II)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track &
field, and wrestling; JV baseball and basketball also available
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track &
field, and volleyball
Mascot: Troy the Trojan
Average Cost of Attendance
Admission Statistics
Total in-state tuition per year: $24,860
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With room & board: $33,740
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Average weighted GPA: 4.05
Average SAT: 1100 (1600 scale)
Average ACT: 24.2
Consider Writing in Admissions Decision: No
Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: Rolling admissions
Scholarship Deadlines: Rolling, contact
Admissions for details
Updates:
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We are an Apple School of Distinction.
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Anderson University enrolls more LIFE scholars and Palmetto Fellows than any
other private institution in the state of South Carolina.
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Ranked the #1 “Up and Coming Regional College in the Southeast.” (US News and
World Report)
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Ranked the #1 Regional College in the Southeast with the strongest attention to
undergraduate teaching.
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
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Four-year public institution
More than 100 academic programs offered
Male 32.2%, Female 67.8%
87.5% from Georgia, 10.4% from out-of-state, and 2.1% representing 68 other
countries
 Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1
 11 Sports Teams, (NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, tennis
Women: Basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball
 Mascot: Pirate
Office of Admissions
Victor Hall
11935 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 344-3609
www.armstrong.edu/admissions
 Check with Admissions office regarding GPA, SAT/ACT,
We’re so glad you’re interested in Armstrong.
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Get to know Armstrong State University
Situated on the Atlantic coast in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, Armstrong State
University is a dynamic public university known for excellent arts and sciences along with
outstanding professional programs. With approximately 7,100 students, Armstrong is small
enough to foster a genuine sense of community and large enough to offer more than 100
academic programs that prepare our graduates for success in their careers and leadership in
their communities. Armstrong State University is part of the University System of Georgia. It is
also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to
award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Armstrong is ideally located just 25 miles from Tybee Island Beach. To the north, just
15 minutes away, lies the downtown Savannah Historic District with its Revolutionary and Civil
War-era homes, idyllic squares surrounded by magnificent Spanish moss-draped oaks, and an
exciting nightlife scene along River Street and in City Market. The 268-acre campus is a
beautiful arboretum adjacent to a busy area of shopping malls, movie theaters and
restaurants. The main campus is located in Savannah, GA (see address listed above). However,
we also have an affiliated center in Hinesville, GA: Liberty Center, 740 East General Stewart
Way, Suite 210, Hinesville, GA, 31313.
Student life is vibrant on campus! Armstrong has 80+ clubs and organizations and
offers more than 100 plays, concerts, art exhibits, lectures, films and other presentations each
year. The College Union Board and individual campus organizations stage dozens of events
each year including concerts, comedy performances, dances, poetry slams, open mic nights
and festivals. Even more, there are numerous study abroad opportunities available each year.
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and other requirements
 Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: Contact admissions
Scholarship Deadlines: Contact admissions
Armstrong offers great value and in-state tuition for the bordering states of South Carolina,
Alabama, and Florida (see Armstrong State University_Boarder State Resident Waiver PDF included as separate file on the flash drive). More than 85% of Armstrong students receive financial aid in a variety of forms including scholarships, grants, loans and work/study programs.
Armstrong and Georgia Southern offer a collaborative program that begins with an associate of
science degree at Armstrong and then completes a bachelor's degree in Engineering at Georgia
Southern.
The men’s and women’s tennis teams both won the 2008, 2009, and 2012 NCAA Division II
Championships, the 2012 Peach Belt Regular Season and Tournament Championships, and ITA All
American Honors in both singles and doubles. The women’s team also recently won the 2010
National Championship title. Women's team members won Peach Belt Freshman of the Year and
Peach Belt Coach of the Year. Men's team members won Peach Belt Player of the Year, ITA
National Player To Watch, Peach Belt Freshman of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the
Year.
Armstrong offers 4 residential complexes—Compass Point, University Crossing, University
Terrace, and Windward Commons. These currently house more than 1400 students in apartmentstyle facilities.
Our new student union is now open. The university’s first “green” building includes a 300-seat,
food court-style dining area, a 200-seat lecture hall/movie theater, and a ballroom. The 60,180
square feet also houses a convenience store, bookstore and coffee shop .
The recently remodeled Lane Library contains more than 200,000 books, 18,000 audiovisuals,
1,000 journals, and a myriad of digital resources.
Armstrong has approximately 30,000 alumni. They include community leaders, attorneys, a
college president, scientists, physicians, nurses, teachers, computer programmers, a newspaper
editor, actors, and even a zookeeper.
ARMSTRONG STATE UNIVERSITY
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 Four-year private institution
 888 undergraduates students enrolled
 15 undergraduate programs available
 Average Class Size: 15
 20 Sports Teams
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis,
track & field, wrestling, volleyball
100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd.
Attn: Office of Admissions
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 461-6665
www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/admissions
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis,
track & field, volleyball, cheerleading
 Mascot: Crusader
Total tuition per year: $18,500
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Average unweighted GPA: 3.14
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Average ACT: 23
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Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: Rolling
Scholarship Deadlines: Late January
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Ranked by Princeton Review and US News & World Report as one of the best
colleges in the Southeast.
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We recently reduced tuition by 33% to $18,500 per year, making us one of the
most affordable private colleges in the nation.
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New residence halls built in 2013 and new dining hall built in 2012.
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Catholic Educational Studies is our newest major.
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Newest sports team: NCAA Division II Cheerleading
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Exterior face of the Abbot Vincent Taylor Library is under renovation. Private
study rooms will also be added to the library.
BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE
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 Four-year and two-year private institution
 Enrollment 3000
 17 graduate programs available
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greenville, SC 29614
(800) 252-6363 or (864) 242-5100 ext. 2050
www.bju.edu/admission
 13 Sports Teams (National Christian College Athletic Association)
Men: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, shooting, track and field
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, shooting, track and field
and volleyball
 Mascot: Bruins
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Average GPA: 3.02
 Average ACT: 21.5
 Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: August 18 (fall term); January 4
(spring term); notification of admission on a rolling basis
Fun Facts:
• BJU is nationally accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian
Colleges and Schools and is a candidate for accreditation with
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.
• BJU is dedicated to helping students build a biblical worldview.
• Educate to Career ranks BJU #12 Best Value College from 1100 colleges
in the U.S.
• BJU is affordable. Nearly 95% of new students who applied for grants or
scholarships received financial aid.
• More than 80% of our premed/predent graduates are accepted into
medical school within a year of graduating from BJU—that’s 35% higher
than the national average. BJU graduates have been accepted at 70
different medical schools in 30 states as well as 5 foreign countries
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
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 4,296 undergraduates students enrolled
 1,805 graduate students enrolled
P.O. Box 546
Buies Creek, NC 27506
(910) 893-1290
www.campbell.edu/admissions
 21 Sports Teams
Men: Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf,
soccer, tennis, track & field, wrestling
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming,
tennis, track & field, and volleyball
 Mascot: Fighting Camels
Total out-of-state tuition per year: $27,800
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SAT Mid-Range: 890-1100 (1600 scale)
Average ACT: 22
ACT Mid-Range: 19-24
Deadlines:
Scholarship Deadlines: No deadline, scholarship
determined during admission process
Campbell is home to many health science programs including: Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master’s in Physician
Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and will begin a Doctor of Occupational
Therapy program in 2016. Pharmacy School boasts a 98.6% board passage rate.
Ranked the #1 Christian college/university in the Carolinas and #19 in the country
(College Choice, 2015).
Will open a School of Engineering in Fall 2016.
Law school ranked #2 in the country by National Jurist magazine for bar preparation.
Offers the only Trust & Wealth Management bachelor’s degree in the country.
On July 1, 2015, Campbell inaugurated only the 5th president in the school’s entire
128 year history.
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
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 Over 70 undergraduate programs available
 NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference
 21 Sports Teams
Men: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming,
Tennis
2300 W Innes St Salisbury NC 28144
Women: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming,
Tennis, Volleyball Mascot: Fighting Camels
Coed: Cheerleading
704-637-4402 (phone) 704-637-4222 (fax)
[email protected]
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Average weighted GPA: 3.11-4.04
 Average SAT: 910-1110 (1600 scale)
 Average ACT: 19-24
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Catawba College offers a test optional application for students with a 3.25 weighted
GPA or above.
For four consecutive years, Catawba has been one of only four North Carolina institutions named in the top 100 of Forbes Grateful Graduates Index.
Environmental science majors benefit from access to a 189-acre ecological preserve
located on Catawba’s campus and are eligible for new environmental scholarship opportunities in the amount of $10,000 per academic year.
The Ralph W. Ketner School of Business at Catawba College now offers a Center for
Entrepreneurship and Experiential Development (CEED) that prepares students to run
a small business or launch their own venture. Through the CEED Lab, students have
the opportunity to pitch their ideas, connect with mentors, and request funding to
assist with bringing their ideas to market.
Catawba College’s unique Honors Program provides challenging, interdisciplinary
courses that are frequently team-taught by faculty from different disciplines. The
Honors Program also offers study abroad and service-learning opportunities to compliment classroom work.
506 North Guignard Dr.
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 778-6605
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Over 50 undergraduate degree, diploma, certificate programs as well
as specialized training available
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33% Male, 67% Female
http://www.cctech.edu/how-to-enroll-5-easy-steps/
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SAT: 480 Reading, 480 English/Writing 500 Math
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ACT: 19 Reading, 19 English (and place out of Reading),
In-County Tuition: $4,080 per year
19 Math or 19 Composite
Out-of-County Tuition: $4,776 per year
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Application Deadlines: Open Enrollment
Out-of-State Tuition: $7,200 per year
Scholarship Deadlines: March 15 (CCTC Foundation Scholarship)
*Based on 12 credit hours. Tuition rate may vary by program.
Additional fees may apply.
(Visit http://www.cctech.edu/financial-aid/types-of-assistance/foundation
-scholarships/ for more information.)
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See for Yourself! Our tuition is affordable, and with the help of financial aid, scholarships, grants and lottery tuition assistance, anyone can pay for college.
FREE Tuition to 2016 through 2019 high school graduates attending schools and living in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter Counties. Visit http://www.cctech.edu/
admissions/central-carolina-scholars/ for information about Central Carolina SCHOLARS.
Two years with us and then transferring to a 4yr college could save students over
$37,000! We offer easy transfer to USC Columbia and Clemson University, as well as,
transfer courses accepted by South Carolina public colleges and universities.
We offer exciting Student Life events year-round as well as student services to help
our students succeed.
We have an average class size of approximately 19 students, and our faculty is recruited from across the country to give students the benefit of instructional diversity.
Most Central Carolina Technical College graduates either find jobs in the fields
they’ve trained for or transfer to a four-year university for further study. Over the
past three years the College has had an average job placement rate of 90.2%.
CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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 Enrollment 3,596
 48 undergraduate/graduate programs available
 14 Sports Teams (NCAA Division I, Big South Conference)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track &
field, outdoor track & field
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor
track & field, outdoor track & field, volleyball
 Mascot: Buccaneers
P.O. Box 118087
Charleston, SC 29423
(800) 947-7474 or (843) 863-7050
www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions
 Average weighted GPA: 3.73
Total tuition per year: $23,400 (Fall 2015)
 Average SAT: 1073 (1600 scale)
 SAT Mid-Range: 990-1140
 Average ACT: 24
($9,200 R&B charge includes meal plan)
 Consider Writing in Admissions Decision: No
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Scholarship Deadlines: Check with admissions office
CSU recently began construction on an expansion of our Health Science facility to
serve as home to a new Physician’s Assistant program, 2)
CSU was named a 2016-2017 College of Distinction,
President Jairy C. Hunter has been recognized as the 2016 Distinguished Business
Officer by the National Association of College and University Business Officers
(NACUBO),
CSU enters the 2016 football season as the Big South preseason favorite and polling
as high as sixth in FCS Top-25 polls,
CSU’s new Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) will allow for all students to gain critical real-world experience in their field of study. ELI provides enriched educational opportunities via internships, practicums, clinicals, field courses and other real-world
application of classroom theory.
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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 2,200 undergraduates students enrolled (Corps of Cadets)
 858 graduate students enrolled
 19 undergraduate programs available and 32 minors
 20 graduate degree and 13 certificate programs available
171 Moultrie St.
(800) 868-1842 or (843) 953-5230
 16 Sports Teams
www.citadel.edu/root/cadet-admissions
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, indoor and outdoor
track & field rifle, tennis, and wrestling
Women: Cross country, golf, indoor and outdoor track, rifle, soccer,
and volleyball
 Mascot: Bulldog
With room & board: $30,971 (Cadet Freshman)
$26,621 (Cadet Upperclassman)
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SAT Mid-Range: 1000-1140
Average ACT: 23
Deadlines:
Scholarship Deadlines: October 1
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Senior Military College
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For the fourth consecutive year, The Citadel has been recognized by U.S. News &
World Report as the top public college in the south for institutions granting up to a
master's degree.
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ROTC: Army, Navy/Marine Corps, Air Force
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The Citadel’s four year leader-development program prepares cadets for military
and civilian careers.
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Cadets represent almost all 50 states and nearly a dozen foreign countries.
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Located in Charleston, SC
THE CITADEL
 Four-year public institution
 80+ undergraduate programs available
105 Sikes Hall
Box 345124
Clemson, SC 29634
(864) 656-2287
clemson.edu/admissions
 19S ports Teams (NCAA Division I, ACC)
 Mascot: Tiger
 ACT Mid-Range: 27-31
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Application Deadlines:
Priority Notification Deadline: December 1 (application);
mid-January (test scores and transcripts)
Scholarship Deadlines: December 1 (application);
December 31 (test scores and transcripts)
(Based on 2016-2017 estimates.)
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We are a part of the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success and will begin accepting the Coalition application this year. We will still accept our old application as well.
We will be accepting both the old and new SAT this year. We will no longer be requiring
the writing section for the ACT or new SAT.
This fall, our new Core Campus development will open. This breath of life for the epicenter of student activity at Clemson will come with the addition of 260,00 square feet of
mixed-use student space. It will include a residence hall, retail dining, a new dining hall
and academic space.
Clemson has been named the best university in South Carolina for your money and
among the top colleges nationally by Money magazine. Nationally, Clemson ranked the
third best “university you can actually get into,” the 12th best public university, and the
overall 21st best university by Money magazine’s annual list of “Best Colleges for Your
Money.”
As part of our 2020Forward plan, we have reorganized our college structure and have
gone from five academic colleges to seven. We also added a new degree program in
Justice Studies.
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
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P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528
(800) 277-7000
www.coastal.edu/admissions
Enrollment 10,263
70 undergraduate programs available
Average Class Size: 27 (freshman and sophomore); 23 (upper-level)
18 Sports Teams (NCAA Division I, Big South Conference)
Men: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis,
Track & Field
Women: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball,
Tennis, Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor), Volleyball, Beach Volleyball.
Mascot: Chauncey, the Chanticleer
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Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: December 1 (Priority)
Scholarship Deadlines: December 1 (Priority)
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Winners of the 2016 NCAA Baseball College World Series
New Athletic conference: Sun Belt Conference (FBS football in 2017)
New housing options for freshmen! 4 residence halls opened within the last year
featuring co-educational housing with multipurpose program room, convenience
store, free laundry, study room, and lounge. These residence halls include living
learning communities for students to live with other students with similar interest.
New programs: Engineering Science, Digital Culture and Design, 2+2 Nursing
Residential Bridge Program, Special Education-Multicategorical.
Top 10% Guarantee—we will guarantee admission to any student who graduates from an SC high school in the top 10% of their class.
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
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 19 Sports Teams (NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis,
track & field, volleyball, and wrestling
track & field, and volleyball
Others: Spirit Squad (Dance and Cheer)
 Mascot: Cobra
300 East College Ave.
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-8050
www.coker.edu/admissions
 Average ACT: 21
 Deadlines:
Scholarship Deadlines: Rolling Merit Scholarships;
FAFSA Deadline of June 30th for SC Tuition Grant
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Coker just completed its second of six new on-campus apartments in The
Village as we grow to over 80% residential in our traditional population.
Coker’s round table learning approach is not only practiced within the
classrooms, but throughout athletics, student organizations, and campus
life.
Coker’s Honors Program offers unique study abroad opportunities, stipends,
and scholarships for accepted students..
Programs like Enactus allow students to connect with business leaders
across the globe while building entrepreneurial initiatives.
COKER COLLEGE
 10, 488 undergraduates students enrolled
66 George St.
 14 Sports Teams (NCAA Division I, Colonial Athletic Association (CAA))
Baseball, Golf, Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Sailing, Sand
Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball,
Cheerleading, Dance Team
 Mascot: Clyde the Cougar
(843) 953-5670
admissions.cofc.edu
 Average SCUGS GPA: 3.5
 SAT Mid-Range: 1030-1200 (1600 scale)
With room, board, meals and other fees: $22,699
 Deadlines:
Early Notification/Honors College: November 1
Regular Notification: February 1
Scholarship Deadlines: December 1 (merit-based awards)
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Located in the #1 City in the world – Travel and Leisure Magazine
New Digital Media concentration added to Computing in the Arts major – graphic design and animation emphasis. Over $150k in computer science scholarships awarded
annually.
51 US States/Territories and 62 Countries represented in student population
52% acceptance rate into medical school versus national average of 48%
The College of Charleston offers over 60 study abroad opportunities all over the world
including various locations in Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East, Africa and
Australia through our different program types. Students are not limited by their major
and can study an assortment of subjects. Students can study abroad during springbreak or for a summer, semester, or academic year.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
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1301 Columbia College Dr.
Columbia, SC 29203
 10 Sports Teams: Basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball
(including a JV team), swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball
 Mascot: Fighting Koalas
(803) 786-3871 or (800) 377-1301
www.columbiasc.edu/admissions
 Average SAT: 10440(1600 scale)
 Average ACT: 23
 Consider Writing in Admissions Decision: Yes
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Application Deadlines: Rolling Admissions
Scholarship Deadlines: Teaching Fellows: December 1
Momentum Scholarship Nomination: November 2
Momentum Scholarship Application: December 1
All other scholarships are awarded on a rolling schedule
Columbia College is US News and World Report Best Value school based on academic
merit and affordability for families.
Columbia College was one of only ten colleges and universities nationwide recognized in
the US News and World Report’s Short List of “10 Colleges That Lead to Graduate School.”
Our nationally recognized honors program is led by Dr. Zubizarreta, 2010-2011 United
States Professor of the Year. CC is the only college or university in the state to have a
recipient of this national award.
The Columbia College Police Department is one of only three colleges across the US,
Canada, and Europe to receive the Exemplary School Safety Award from the National
School Safety Advocacy Council.
CC boasts the Institute for Leadership and Professional Excellence for every student on
our campus to benefit from a unique approach to personal and professional development
beginning in her first year. This includes a personal “board of directors” as well as
multiple, hands-on learning opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, and service
learning.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
 Four-year private institution (Women’s College)
Fast Facts
 Sports Division: NCAA Division 2
 14 Sports Teams: Golf, Swimming, Acrobatics and Tumbling, Basketball, Volleyball,
Swimming, Soccer, Tennis, Lacrosse, Softball, Track and Field, Cross Country, and
Equestrian (IHSA)
 Mascot: Valkyries
580 E Main St.
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 596-9040
[email protected]
www.converse.edu
 Average ACT: 24
 Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: Rolling Admissions, November 1
Priority Deadline for and invitation to our scholarship
competition.
Full-Time Tuition and Fees: $17,000
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Converse College will be the 14th college to join the NCAA's roster for Acrobatics and Tumbling in the nation.
60% will have a job (full-time or part-time in desired field and/or attend
graduate school)
48% of graduates have participated in a faculty-student research/creative
independent experiences (i.e. art show, recital, independent research)
Converse is said to be one of the most haunted places in SC. It is home to
many ghost stories that our students love to share!
Converse offers engaging interdisciplinary classes that incorporate many
aspects of pop-culture. Some of the classes offered include Psychology
and Economics of Harry Potter, Apocalyptic Film and Literature, a class relating to The Lord of the Rings/Middle Earth, and a music history class focusing on The Beatles.
Converse College
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Men: Baseball, basketball, track
Women: Basketball, softball, track, volleyball
 Mascot: Panther
400 Magnolia St
Orangeburg, SC, 29115
1-800-922-1276
Www.gotoclaflin.edu
[email protected]
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Average ACT: 17
Deadlines:
Scholarship Deadlines: February 15
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U.S. News and World Report has consistently ranked Claflin as one of “America’s Best
Colleges” for the past 16 years. In the 2016 edition, Claflin was again ranked a top national liberal arts college. Claflin was ranked #9 nationally among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Claflin University continues to be recognized as a top-ranked liberal arts college by
Washington Monthly. In its 2014 “best Liberal Arts Colleges” edition, Claflin is the number one-ranked liberal arts college in South Carolina and the top HBCU in the nation.
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Claflin was ranked #1 in alumni giving among HBCU by U.S. News and World Report.
Claflin’s current alumni giving rate is 52.2 percent.
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For the seventh year, Forbes.com ranked Claflin University one of the top colleges in the
United States based on student satisfactions, post-graduate success, graduation rate,
and academic success.
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Spanish and Psychology are new majors added to the Undergraduate University Academic Programs along with a minor in Cybersecurity.
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Claflin Commons the University newest Residential Hall for male and females was
brought on-line this past 2015 fall semester, which house 100 males and 100 females on
separate wings.
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
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(864) 288-2828
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appropriate entrance requirements.
Consider Writing in Admissions Decision: Yes
Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: Enrollment takes
place 10 terms per year
Scholarship Deadline: No specific deadline;
based on scholarship
Total tuition per year: Depends on program
(No additional cost for out-of-state students)
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Zero to Bachelors in 2.5 years through our year round schedule.
$7 million projected in scholarships for 2016
Best for Vets - #1 Nationally Ranked 2016 by Military Times
Hands-on, student-centered education, flexible, accelerated programs
High School scholarships available
ECPI UNIVERSITY
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Due West, SC 29639
(864) 379-8838
visit.erskine.edu
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15 Sports Teams (NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball
volleyball
Mascot: Flying Fleet
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Deadlines:
Scholarship Deadlines: May 1
Presidential Scholarship Deadline: November 15
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J-Term – a month-long term to allow for a concentrated study in a specific field or
interest that can include independent studies, externships, and travel.
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Graduates have extremely high success rates for graduate school acceptance –
including medical school.
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Athletic Scholarship are available in 15 Division II sports
ERSKINE COLLEGE
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 Two-year public institution
 33 undergraduate degree, 6 diploma, and 36 certificate programs available
 2 Sports Teams
Men: Baseball
Women: Softball
Florence-Darlington Technical College
ATTN: Admissions
P.O. Box 100548
Florence, SC 29502
(843) 661-8289
www.fdtc.edu/admissions
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Mascot: Stingers
 Check with Admissions office regarding GPA, SAT/ACT,
and appropriate placement testing
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Scholarship Deadlines:
In-County Tuition: $167 per credit hour
Spring Semester: October 31
Fall Semester: First working day after April 15
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Home to the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SiMT) which is the
premiere technical service provider and training facility for industry in the Southeastern
portion of the US.
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Offers a weekend college program that allows students to attend courses on Friday evenings and Saturdays.
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Offers international study opportunities. Each summer FDTC sends a group of students
with their Spanish instructor to Universidad Internacional in Cuernavaca, Mexico, for two
weeks. The students study Spanish, live with Mexican families, and tour all of the sites.
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The Early College Dual Enrollment population has grown to over 1000 students this fall.
Last spring we had our first eight graduates with seven receiving the Associate in Arts and
one receiving the Associate in Science. Two courses per semester will receive free tuition
starting this fall.
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Offers over 100 courses online. In fact, students can earn their entire degree in Associate
in Arts, Management, Marketing, and Criminal Justice online.
FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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14 Sports Teams
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track
Women: Basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball
 Mascot: Patriot
P.O. Box 100547
Florence, SC 29502
(843) 661-1231
www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions
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Average ACT: 21
Deadlines:
Full-Ride McNair Scholarship: December 1, 2016
All other scholarships: March 15, 2017
The Physician Assistant program will begin Fall 2016. Physician Assistants (PAs) are skilled members
of the healthcare team qualified by academic and clinical experience to provide a broad range of services. Over 1,500 applicants applied for only 32 available spots.
 Over $2.3 million in scholarships and loans were announced to master’s level nursing students matriculating from Francis Marion University.
 The Luther F. Carter Center for Health Sciences is home to Francis Marion University’s growing array
of Masters-level programs in the health sciences, including FMU’s Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator,
Clinical Psychology and Physician Assistant programs. It will also serve as the academic center for 3rd- and
4th-year medical students from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, who are completing
their clinical rotations in Florence.
 The opening of the Center for Academic Success and Advisement will include Advising, Career Center,
Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and University Life courses. The full program will be implemented over a
two-year period.
 The Department of Nursing was named Center of Excellence, one of 15 new Centers of Excellence by
the National League for Nursing. It was also recognized for “Promoting the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty”, only one of seven schools recognized in that area for the entire nation.
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY
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Office of Admission
3300 Poinsett Highway
 18 Sports Teams, (NCAA Division I, Southern Conference)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer,
tennis, track & field
track & field, volleyball
 Mascot: Paladins
(864) 294-2034
www.furman.edu/Admission
 Average unweighted GPA: 3.65
 Average ACT: 31
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Application Deadlines: November 1 (Early Action)
November 1 (Early Decision—Binding)
January 15 (Regular Decision)
Scholarship Deadlines: December 15
Must apply Early Decision or Early Action
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Diverse Community – Students from 46 states and 55 countries
68% of students graduate with internship experience
45% of students are participating in Study Away programs
Furman Advantage – Stipend program to assist students in financing engaged
learning opportunities
84% four year graduation rate
Holistic admission review
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
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 Four-Year Private
 1,600 Undergraduate
 80 undergraduate/graduate programs available
 Average class size 13
 Sports Teams, (NCAA I, Big South Conference)
Baseball, Men’s/Women’s Basketball, Men’s/Women’s Cross Country,
Football, Men’s/Women’s Golf, Women’s Lacrosse,
Men’s/Women’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s/Women’s Swimming,
Men’s/Women’s Tennis, Men’s/Women’s Track and Field, Wrestling,
Women’s Volleyball, Cheerleading.
 Mascot: Bulldog
110 S. Main St., P.O. Box 997,
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
704.406.4000
[email protected]
Tuition per year: $29,420
(Based on full time 10-18 credit hours)
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Average unweighted GPA: 3.7
 Average ACT: 22
 Rolling Admissions
With room & board for the year: $34,370
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Graduated our first cohort of students for the Physician’s Assistant School
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98% of 2014 graduates are currently employed or enrolled in graduate school
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Gardner-Webb’s Core Curriculum ranks in the top 2% in the nation for quality and
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Hosted the 1996 US Olympic Trials-Cycling.
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
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 Four-Year Private University
 4,600 students representing 50 states and 37 countries
 47 undergraduate majors, 51 undergraduate minors, 12 pre-professional programs
 13 graduate programs
 NCAA Division I Conference
Sports Teams: Men: Baseball, basketball, cr oss-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, outdoor track,
indoor track
One University Parkway
High Point, NC 27268
(843) 345.6993
www.highpoint.edu
Women: basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, outdoor track, indoor track, volleyball
Club Sports: baseball, basketball, Br azilian J iu-Jitsu, cross-country, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, IHSA equestrian, lacrosse, paintball, rowing, running, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Intramural Sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, racquetball, soccer ,
softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo
In-County Tuition: $33,405 per year
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Average SAT 1108 (CR&M) and 1178 (New SAT)
Average ACT 24
Deadlines:
Early Decision: November 1, 2016
Early Decision II: February 1, 2017
Early Action: November 14, 2016
Regular Decision: March 15, 2017
#1 among Regional Colleges in the South according to U.S. News and World Report
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#1 Most Innovative Regional College in the South according to U.S. News and World
Report
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High Point University offers more than 100 student life campus organizations, including
Greek life
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Average student to faculty ratio is 15:1
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79% of students come from outside the state of North Carolina
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100% of classes are taught by faculty
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95% of surveyed graduates are employed or attending graduate or professional school
within six months of graduation
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High Point University offers a Top 12 college Security program by Security Magazine
100% of freshman are given a student success coach to provide guidance in academic
advising, social engagement on campus and community involvement during the first year
HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 372-0266 or (800) 768-2255
www.kingscollegecharlotte.edu
Two-year private institution
Average Class Size: Depends on the time of year and type of class
Jamie Bluto
Regional Admissions Manager
704-577-0525 (mobile)
[email protected]
Room & board per year: $6,560
(In-state and out-of-state tuition rates are the same)
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King’s College admissions standards include:
 High school average GPA of 2.0 or better in core courses
 Personal interview on campus
 Admissions entrance exam required by all students
(Approximately 38% do not meet the minimum requirement
and are ineligible to apply for admission.)
 SAT or ACT not required since pre-admission test required
 Paralegal applicants are required to complete a test for reading
and written English expression.
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Application Deadlines: Differs according to program
Scholarship Deadlines: We will offer four $5,000 scholarships
on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Other deadlines differ
according to scholarship.
-King’s College was founded in 1901. We are the oldest business college in the Carolinas.
- We are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools,
a United States Department of Education listed accrediting agency.
- The students at King’s College begin their major courses up front and take liberal
arts at the end of the program. The class load is 25 hours per week. Students graduate in 8-16 months depending on the program.
-King’s College has a full-time job placement service with major contacts throughout
the business and professional community. Students can use this service throughout
their entire careers. Our most recent placement rate is 97%.
-The graduation rate for students entering King’s College in 2014 is 74%.
-We offer two attractive and well-maintained residence halls on campus. We assist
males and females in securing housing.
-We offer modern well-equipped classrooms and laboratories including state-of-theart technology.
KING’S COLLEGE
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LANDER UNIVERSITY
 Enrollment 2800
 11 Sports Teams (NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference)
Men: Baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, and tennis
Women: Basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, tennis, dance
and cheer teams
 Mascot: Bearcat
320 Stanley Ave.
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 388-8307 or 1(888) 4-LANDER
www.lander.edu/admissions
 Average unweighted GPA: 3.419
 Average ACT: 21
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Application Deadlines: August 1, 2017 or Fall
Scholarship Deadlines: Contact Admissions Office
Lander University is excited to announce the introduction of 16 signature programs; Biology,
Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Exercise Science, Financial Services, Forensic Studies, Government Administration, Healthcare Management, Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Management/Marketing, Mass Communications, Nursing, Pre-Professional Studies, Psychology, Sports Management, and Teaching (K-12). Lander University exists to transform ambitious, talented students in to highly qualified, marketable graduates who are wellrounded and ready to launch their careers or continue their education. To achieve this vision, Lander has invested in strategic signature programs within each of the university’s academic colleges – not just any programs, but those that are in high demand and relevant to
today’s needs, as well as those that are emerging as the marketplace evolves.
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Tuition at Lander University has been set at $10,700 and will remain frozen for the
four years.
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Lander University has recently hired two Regional Recruiters in Georgia and Florida.
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 1 graduate program available
1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 488-4552
1 (800) 795-7151 ext. 4552
www.limestone.edu/day/admissions
 25 Sports Teams, (NCAA Division II, Conference Carolina)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis,
indoor track, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling
Women: Basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball,
swimming, tennis, indoor track, track & field and volleyball
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SAT Mid-Range: 470-540 (Critical Reading) 490-560 (Math)
Average ACT: 21.67
Deadlines:
Scholarship Deadlines: President, President Palmetto
Fellows, Campbell, and Endowed Scholarships: January 1
Others are awarded throughout the admissions process
Limestone College opened a new athletic field house in Aug. 2014; will open the Walter W.
Brown residence hall in Aug, 2016, and just completed a capital campaign that will fund
the construction of a new library.
Limestone College is listed as a “Best College” by the US News and World Report and is a
“Military Friendly School by MilitaryFriendlySchools.com.
Limestone Men’s Lacrosse won back-to-back National Championships (2014, 2015)
Limestone College awards the McMillan Scholarship to female students who graduate from
high school with a 3.0 GPA or higher. This scholarship is worth up to $32,000 ($8,000
annually).
In a recent interview at the Beaufort International Film Festival, actress Andie MacDowell
said that she “fell in love with the arts” while attending plays as a child at Limestone. Also,
Limestone’s theatre program won the top SCSTA award for the 3rd straight year.
Early Childhood Education, Professional Communications, Football, Competitive Cheer and
Dance, and Marching Band are recent additions to Limestone College.
LIMESTONE COLLEGE
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Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 334-2005
www.macuniversity.edu/admissions
5 Sports Teams
Men: Basketball, golf, and soccer
Women: Basketball and volleyball
Mascot: Mustang
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Average ACT: 20
Consider Writing in Admissions Decision: Written
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Scholarship Deadlines: April 1
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Waterfront campus for sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing
10:1 student-faculty ratio
100% of alumni are satisfied with job placement after 10 years.
Tuition ranks among the lowest in our region.
Awarded 220 scholarships for the 2014-2015 school year
Nationally-ranked Counseling and Psychology program
MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
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P.O. Box 2408
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 822-6714
www.midlandstech.edu/admissions
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7 campuses within Richland, Fairfield, and Lexington Counties
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Over 100 undergraduate degree, diploma, and certificate programs
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Scholarship Deadlines: April 15
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New BOOST Grant available
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New Mechatronics Program
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New Early College Program
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Largest Technical College to transfer students into the University of South
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98% of our Nursing students pass the NCLEX Exam
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Fairfield Central HS, Batesburg-Leesville HS and Swansea HS College and
Career Development Centers
MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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Montreat, NC 28757
(828) 669-8012 or 1(800) 622-6968
www.montreat.edu/admissions/undergraduate
Montreat College is an independent, Christ-centered liberal arts institution that educates
students through intellectual inquiry, spiritual formation, and
preparation for calling and career.
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Room & board estimate: $4,096 (Room); $3,914 (Board)
425 traditional undergraduates students  Average unweighted GPA: 3.29
420 adult and graduate students
20 undergraduate programs
 SAT Mid-Range: 1000 (1600 scale)
4 graduate programs
 Average ACT: 21
 ACT Mid-Range: 22
18 Sports Teams,
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(NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country,
Scholarship Deadlines: Contact Admissions
golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track & field,
club men’s soccer
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field,
volleyball
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Ranked #6 in 50 most beautiful Christian college & university campuses in the world by Christian
Universities Online, with over 25 miles of hiking trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains within walking
distance of campus.
Only university within U.S.’s Council for Christian Colleges & Universities that offers Cybersecurity
program, through which students secure competitive internships with companies such as Harris
Corporation and Raytheon.
Graduates from our Biology program go on to prestigious medical and graduate schools, such as:
Molecular Genetics and Proteomics Program at the University of Minnesota’s College of Biological
Sciences, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine; Wake Forest University Medical School; University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy; University of
Georgia’s Microbiology PhD Program.
Business program requires internships, and participation in a worldwide business simulation
competition in the capstone course – providing application and integration of knowledge in real life
situations. A recent graduate tied for 1st place among 25,000 students worldwide.
Outdoor Education program earned two prestigious awards in 2014:
(1) The Wilderness Education Association (WEA) honored the undergraduate Outdoor Education
program as the Organization of the Year; Montreat College became the second college in the
nation to be accredited by WEA.
(2) The North American Association for Environmental Education [NAAEE] honored the Master of
Science in Environmental Education [MSEE] program with the Distinction of Excellence award.
Montreat College is also one of two nationally-recognized institutions with a graduate program
in Environmental Education to receive NAAEE accreditation.
Honors Program offers a cohort-based learning community model that reads classic works from a
rotating “Great Books” curriculum which has included Plato, Augustine, Martin Luther, Frederick
Douglass, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Flannery O’Connor, and C.S. Lewis. Students also engage in a
mentoring relationship with an Honors Program faculty member.
MONTREAT COLLEGE
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21 undergraduate majors offered
Average class size: 15
Campus Tours are available on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. For more information,
call (803) 934-3225 or toll free (866) 853-1345.
 9 Sports Teams, (NAIA Division I)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, and track & field
Women: Basketball, cross-country, softball, track & field, and volleyball
 Mascot: Hornet
100 West College St.
Sumter, SC 29150
Phone: (803) 934-3225 or Fax: (803)773-8241
www.morris.edu/admissions
 Average ACT: 14
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With room, board, and required fees: $18,500
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Morris College is an accredited, four year, coeducational, residential, liberal arts
and career focused institution awarding baccalaureate degrees in the arts and sciences
and in career-based professional fields.
Morris College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees.
The college provides 539 computers for faculty, staff and student use and Wi-Fi access
throughout the campus. Recent installation includes twelve more smart classrooms
and Wi-Fi access.
Morris College has been recognized by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics as a Five Star Champions of Character Institution for 12 consecutive years
The college has recently been named on the list of Most Affordable Private Colleges by
AffordableCollegesOnline.org.
Notable Activities: November 19, 2016 – Annual Fall Harvest Worship Service Rally/
Parade
 January 28, 2017 – Homecoming week/Parents’ Day
 February 1, 2017 – Middle School Visitation
 February 7-10, 2017 – Science in Action Week
 February 8, 2017 – High School Visitation
Scholarship Deadlines: Contact admissions office
BACHELOR OF ARTS: English,
English/Secondary Education, History, Liberal Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Criminal
Justice, Social Studies/Secondary Education, Pastoral Ministry, Christian Education BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: Biology, Biology/Secondary Education, Business Administration, Mathematics, Mathematics/Secondary Education, Health Science, Recreation Administration, Organizational Management BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: Mass Communications
 Minor disciplines include Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Biology,
Computer Information Systems, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity,
Forensics, English, Environmental Science, Gerontology, Health Science, History, International Relations, Recreation Administration, Religion, Mass Communications, Music, Psychology,
Recreation Administration, Religion, Mathematics, Minority Studies
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Dr. Luns C. Richardson is the longest serving President among South Carolina College and
University presidents
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In 1982, the College became a member of the College Fund/UNCF.
 Academic programs holding national accreditation are Teacher Education, Business Administration and Organizational Management. The non-traditional Organizational Management
program designed for adults currently holds a 65% graduation rate.
 The ROTC program has commissioned 52 Second Lieutenants since its inception in 1985. Seven have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
For more information regarding these events, contact Deborah Calhoun at (866) 853-1345. Campus Tours are available on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. For more information, call (803) 9343225 or toll free (866) 853-1345.
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P.O. Box 1892
Tigerville, SC 29688
(864) 977-7001
[email protected]
Men: Baseball, basketball, JV basketball, cross country, football, lacrosse,
soccer, JV soccer, track & field, tennis, volleyball, and cheerleading, Golf
track & field, volleyball, and cheerleading,Golf
 Mascot: Crusader
 Average ACT: 24
 Average SAT: 11146(1600 scale)
 Deadlines:
Scholarship Deadlines: January 25, 2017
Updates:
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New Majors – Political Science and Spanish Education
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Graduate Program – Physician’s Assistance (PA) starting in January 2017
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Crusader Football has joined the Gulf South Conference
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Admissions has a new event – Overnight at NGU for juniors and seniors; October 6,
November 17, February 9, March 30
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Early Action Scholarships will be awarded for students committing to NGU in the fall
NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY
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Office of Admission
Newberry College
2100 College Street, Newberry SC 29108
Office: 803-321-5127 Fax 803-321-5138
[email protected]
Private, 4 Year University
Enrollment 1,100
33 Undergraduate Programs
NCAA Division II
Men: Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Soccer,
Tennis, Wrestling
Women: Basketball, Cross-Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer,
Tennis, Volleyball, Field Hockey and Lacrosse
Co-Ed: Cheer and Dance
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Fun Facts:
Average GPA: 3.52
Average ACT: 21
Average SAT: 960 (Critical Reading and
Math)
Deadlines:
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The Newberry College Loan Repayment Promise guarantees students if they earn less than $36,000 after graduation
from Newberry College, the College will help repay their student loans.
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Newberry’s newest majors target in-demand fields, including Criminal Justice,
Healthcare Management and Sport Management. Newberry also expanded its Nursing program to answer heavy demand for qualified nursing professionals.
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Newberry recently opened the Center for Teacher Education, providing a regional
center for professional growth and leadership development for both new classroom
teachers and veteran teachers throughout the state.
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Newberry plans to break ground on a new residence hall in November 2016 and renovate existing freshman housing in 2018. Upcoming construction plans include expansion and renovation of science facilities and a new athletic stadium complex.
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Newberry College is ranked in the top tier of Best Colleges in the South and Best Colleges for Veterans.
PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL-CHARLESTON
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Private technical institution
Cosmetology School
700 Gervais St, Suite D
Columbia, SC 29201
(803)772-2232
www.pmtscolumbiasc.com
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Deadlines:
Rolling Admissions
Day and evening classes begin every 6 to
12 weeks
Scholarships offered throughout the year.
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Paul Mitchell Schools are located in all the top cities in the country, and the Paul
Mitchell name is recognized as one of the best in the industry.
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We are nationally recognized for providing the cosmetology industry with
professional and fashion forward stylists.
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Our 14,500 square-foot campus enjoys a prime location in the Vista, Columbia’s
trendy downtown arts and entertainment district.
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Our curriculum prepares our “Future Professionals” (as we call our students) with
the education which prepares them to enter the salon environment as stylists,
capable and confident in their own abilities.
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Rates the “Best Salon” for the last three years by The Daily Gamecock; we offer
hair, skin, and nail services to the public, reaching over 1,200 clients monthly.
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Future Professionals participate in all the hottest events in the area, including
Columbia Fashion Week, professional photo shoots, and local fashion shows.
PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL-COLUMBIA
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Private technical institution
Approximately 100 Future Professionals enrolled
Cosmetology School
What’s in a name?
In our case, a whole lot! Paul Mitchell has been an iconic brand
of professional hair care products fro over 30 years. We have a
network of over 50,000 salons in 81 countries, and we graduate
nearly 14,000 students ever year from our 100+ schools. When you
graduate from a Paul Mitchell school, you take our name with you—
which includes a reputation for innovation and excellence, and a
longstanding commitment to quality.
1215A Woodruff Rd.
(864) 640-8111
www.greenville.paulmitchell.edu
[email protected]
(Includes tuition as well as hair, make-up, and nail kits)
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Deadlines:
Start dates approximately every 6-8 weeks for day
school and approximately every 12-14 weeks for
night school; Deadlines for applications are at least 2
weeks prior to the start date, however, classes may
fill before this
Fun Facts:
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Opportunity for Future Professionals to attend Paul Mitchell Schools Caper, a hair
show exclusively for Paul Mitchell students, which allows them network and
attend classes in cutting, color, texture or makeup.
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Our location offers 5 scholarships per year to high school seniors in the amount of
$2,000 each, for those students who have excelled in academics while in high
school (scholarship applications available)
PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL-GREENVILLE
Fast Facts
1900 Selwyn Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28274
(704) 337-2212 or 1(800) 849-0202
www.queens.edu
[email protected]
Room & board: $11,390
(Aid awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority deadline is
March 1. Approximately 75% received financial assistance. Academic,
leadership, fine arts, community service and Division II athletic
scholarships available.)
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Four-year coeducational comprehensive institution
583 graduate and professional students enrolled
5 types of baccalaureate degrees (contact admissions for specific majors)
7 types of graduate degrees (contact admissions for specific programs)
Average class size: 22 (range from 2 to 42)
Faculty: 125 full-time, 140 part-time; 95% of tenured faculty hold terminal degrees
Campus Visits: Monday thru Friday, 10:00AM and 2:00PM
 Applicants submit SAT and/or ACT score reports
 Deadlines:
MORE ADMISSIONS INFO
 Recommended High School Courses:
4 units of English
Application Deadlines: December 1 (Early Action);
3 units or more of Math
March 1 (Regular Decision) - rolling based on space
2 units or more of Science (including
availability
1 lab science)
Scholarship Deadlines: To be considered for Queens
2 units or more of History/Social
Sciences
Competitive Scholarships, students must be admitted
2 units or more of Foreign Language
prior to December 15 and apply by the scholarship
 CLEP program participant
deadline (www.queens.edu/scholarships).
 AP and IB credit available
Nestled in a historic tree-filled neighborhood just minutes from Uptown Charlotte,
Queens has provided students with transformational experiences for more than 155 years. A
private, co-ed, masters-level university serving approximately 2,200 undergrad and graduate
students, Queens combines a top-notch liberal arts and sciences core with professional
programs in business, communication, health, nursing, and education. With a 10:1 student-tofaculty ratio, the university is known for its student-centered mentality, welcoming southern
hospitality and talented and caring faculty.
With the city of Charlotte as an extended campus, students have the opportunity to
launch into abundant internships, community service and academic partnerships. All
undergraduate students must completed at least one internship. In addition, the majority of
Queens’ undergraduates study internationally in hundreds of countries via faculty-led study
tours, international internships, language-immersion programs and semester exchange
opportunities.
Queens values the factors which foster student success an intimate learning
environment, excellence in teaching and intellectual curiosity. Responsibility and service to
society are also critical parts of Queens’ culture, as expressed in its motto “Not to be served, but
to serve.” By graduation, students have obtained a comprehensive education grounded in the
liberal arts and filled with opportunities to ready them for both successful careers and
meaningful lives.
QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE
Fast Facts
 Four-year private Christian institution
 17 Sports Teams (NCCAA and NCAA II)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, indoor and outdoor track &
field, soccer, tennis
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and
outdoor track & field, volleyball
 Mascot: Warrior
907 Wesleyan Dr.
Central, SC 29630
(864) 644-5550
www.swu.edu/admissions
 Average ACT: 20
 Deadlines:
Traditional: August 1 and December 1
Adult and Graduate: Rolling
Scholarship Deadlines: Varies
(Check with admissions office)
Updates:
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Every new enrolled traditional program student receives a scholarship ranging between
$2000 - $11,000 annually.
SWU Athletics is in its candidacy year two for full membership in the NCAA Division II, and
is finishing new and upgraded athletic facilities, such as a new track and soccer complex,
golf driving range, and tennis courts.
A brand new Criminal Justice House opens this fall for students, allowing criminal justice
students to gain hands-on investigative experience through setup crime scenes.
SC Palmetto Fellows receive full tuition, room and board, and SWU launched new
scholarships for SC Boys and Girls state participants.
The average SWU graduate finishes with $10,000 less in loan debt than the national
average.
New business graduate degrees have been added this year: MBA with Health Care
Administration concentration and the Master of Science in Management and Leadership.
SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
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1000 Community College
(864) 592-4800
www.sccsc.edu
Spartanburg and Cherokee County Residents: $175 per
credit hour
Union County Residents: $201 per credit hour
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Scholarship Deadlines: June 30
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Regionally recognized Horticulture program Arboretum
Total of 5 campuses (Main, Tyger River, Cherokee, Union
and downtown)
Only area college offering Ford Asset program (Fordspecific mechanics)
Listed as a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine
SPARTANBURG METHODIST COLLEGE
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Over 80 undergraduate degree and certificate programs available
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Technical College of the Lowcountry
P.O. Box 1288
Beaufort, SC 29901
(843) 525-8207
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Check with Admissions office regarding GPA, SAT/
ACT, and appropriate placement testing (if needed)
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Deadlines:
Scholarship Deadlines: Not Applicable
In-County Tuition: $166 per credit hour
(In-state service area)
Out-of-County Tuition: $191 per credit hour
(All other SC residents)
Updates:
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94% job placement rate for graduates
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Approximately $900 per semester for SC residents
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NEW! Technical College of the Lowcountry now offers a Medical
Assisting Certificate Program – 3 semester.
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Solar Technology Certificate programs
TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
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6,700 undergraduates students enrolled (as of Fall 2015)
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PO Box 587
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 646-1550
www.tctc.edu/admissions
 Tri-County Technical College uses the COMPASS placement exam for
admission into the college. SAT and ACT are not accepted in place of
the exam. Students with College level English or Math (excludes AP
scores and IB Standard Level scores) with a C or better can exempt
from the placement exam upon receipt of their college transcript.
 Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: August 6 (Priority Deadline for Fall 2016)
Scholarship Deadlines: Contact Admissions office
In-County Tuition per year: $3,852
(Counties: Anderson, Oconee, Pickens)
Out-of-County Tuition per year: $5,016
Updates:
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Great options for students looking for Hands-On technical degrees in Health,
Business, or Engineering. We are also a great option for students looking to
transfer to a 4 year university, public or private.
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Small Class sizes with a 20:1 student to faculty ratio
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Over 86 transfer courses are shared among the SC technical college system and
our 4 year SC Public institutions.
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Work based learning opportunities where students earn on average $15/hour
while completing an Associate’s degree with 76% of students offered full time
employment upon graduation.
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Home to BRIDGE to Clemson program, an invite-only program for eligible students
who narrowly miss the admission requirements to Clemson.
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Articulation agreements with Clemson University USC, USC-Upstate, Lander,
Anderson University, Southern Wesleyan and others.
TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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NCAA Division II with 16 different sports avaliable
Tusculum College
60 Shiloh Road
Greeneville, TN 37743
[email protected]
423-636-7300
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Average SAT: 930
 Average ACT: 20
 Deadlines:
Rolling Admissions-students may apply until classes begin
Tuition, Room and Board: $31,625
Updates:
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Offers a dynamic and flexible focused calendar that allows
students to customize their educational experience
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First college in Tennessee, the twenty-eight oldest college in
the nation
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Unique programs, such as one of the only museum studies
undergraduate degrees in the nation
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Named a “Military Friendly School” by G.I. jobs since 2010
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State-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot science and math
facility opening during the 2016-2017 school year
TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Fast Facts
Admissions Office, AM-M
P.O. Box 118067
Charleston, SC 29423-8067
(843) 574-6558
www.tridenttech.edu/start/apply
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Over 150 undergraduate programs available
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Average class size: 20.5
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Student/Faculty Ratio: 21.3:1
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Check with Admissions office regarding requirements
and appropriate placement testing
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Deadlines:
In-County Tuition: $168.30 per credit hour
Fall 2015: August 3
(Counties: Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester)
Spring 2016: November 30
Out-of-County Tuition: $186.72 per credit hour
Maymester 2016: April 18
Summer 2016: May 11
Scholarship Deadlines: Application period is
January 11 - February 26, 2016
Updates:
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Once semester at TTC costs less than half of the tuition at most four-year colleges
and universities.
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Most SC residents qualify for SC lottery-funded tuition assistance, which can pay
approximately 60 percent of tuition costs.
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TTC has four campus locations: North Charleston, Downtown Charleston, Mount
Pleasant, and Moncks Corner.
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Students can choose from approximately 40 student organizations based on
personal and professional interests.
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Named a military-friendly school by G.I. Jobs magazine.
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Classes are offered face-to-face and through TTC Online College.
TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Fast Facts
Fast Facts
18, 000 undergraduates students enrolled
70+ undergraduate/graduate programs available
26 Sports Teams (NCAA I, Conference USA)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and
indoor and outdoor track & field
Women: Basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and
outdoor track & field, volleyball, Dance Team
 Mascot: Charlotte 49ers; Norm the Niner
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jackson Hall
Campus Box 2200
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-2200
[email protected]
919-962-3621
 SAT Mid-Range: CR-600-710, M-620-710, WR 590-700
 Deadlines:
Early Action: October 15
Regular Decision: January 15
Fun Facts:
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Oldest public university in the US and the only public university to graduate students in the
18th century.
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Among the top 3 most socioeconomically diverse universities in the country (New York
Times, 2014).
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Offers traditional majors and programs, but also offers unique programs that help students
develop specific interest areas, like the major in Peace, War & Defense (the only one of its
kind in the US), the minor in Entrepreneurship, and Writing for the Screen & Stage.
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UNC’s School of Pharmacy, the #1 School of Pharmacy in the US, recently killed a drugresistant lung cancer using 50 times less chemo than the average patient receives.
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Among the top 5 public universities and is among the top 10 for research output in the US.
UNC-CHARLOTTE
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22, 000 undergraduates students enrolled
6,000 graduate students enrolled
17 Sports Teams (NCAA I, Conference USA)
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and
indoor and outdoor track & field
Women: Basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and
outdoor track & field, volleyball, Dance Team
 Mascot: Charlotte 49ers; Norm the Niner
Undergraduate Admissions - Cato Hall
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223
(704) 687-5507
www.admissions.uncc.edu
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Average weighted GPA: 3.7-4.3
Average unweighted GPA: 3.2-3.7
SAT Mid-Range: 1540-1770 (2400), 1040-1200 (1600)
Consider Writing in Admissions Decision: No - effective Aug. 2015
Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: November 1 and February 1, Rolling
Scholarship Deadlines: October 15
Fun Facts:
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Fact 1: 90% of undergraduate students participate in experiential learning prior to graduating from UNC Charlotte
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Fact 2: 80% of freshman live on campus
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Fact 3: UNC Charlotte has more than 375+ student organizations
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Fact 4: Fastest growing university in North Carolina. 15 new buildings built in the last 6
years
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Fact 5: Recognized by Carnegie Foundation as a Community Engaged University
UNC-CHARLOTTE
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One University Blvd.
Bluffton, SC 29909
(843) 208-8000
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[email protected]
www.uscb.edu/admissions
 Average ACT: 20
 Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: April 15 (Priority for Housing),
July 1 (Final Deadline for Fall Admission)
Scholarship Deadlines: Contact admissions office
Fun Facts:
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Our Palmetto Village residential facilities offer students individual bedrooms within our
apartment-style complexes. These fully-furnished apartments include a full kitchen,
living room, and dining area, and come equipped with a washer, dryer, and dishwasher.
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Opening in 2018, USCB’s Hospitality Management program will unveil its state-of-theart campus for juniors and seniors in the heart of Hilton Head Island’s tourism and retail district. This will allow our students to work directly alongside leaders in the industry while they complete their degree.
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USCB received the highly-coveted 100% satisfaction rating on its SACS 5-year interim
accreditation review.
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USCB’s Computational Science degree is the only program in South Carolina for this
field that is often considered one of the five college majors on the rise.
USC-BEAUFORT
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9 Sports Teams (NAIA, Sun Conference)
Men: Baseball, cross country, golf, and track & field
Women: Cross country, golf, soccer, softball, and track & field
Mascot: Sand Sharks
Fast Facts
 More than 100 undergraduate programs available
 Nearly 200 master’s, doctoral, and professional programs available (includes
902 Sumter Street Access/Lieber College
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-7700 or 800-868-5872
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medicine and law)
19 Sports Teams (NCAA Division I, SEC)
Men: Baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, swimming & diving,
tennis, and track & field.
Women: Basketball, cross country, equestrian, golf, soccer, softball,
swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and sand volleyball
Mascot: Cocky
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With room, board, books and supplies: $23,704
(Estimates based on 2016-17 tuition and fees.)
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Average Weighted GPA: 4.01
Average SAT /ACT1210 (1600 scale)/27
SAT /ACT Mid-Range: 1130-1280 (1600 scale)/25-30
Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: October 15 (Early Answer),
November 15 (Honors College/Top Scholars), December
1 (Regular Priority Deadline);
Scholarship Deadlines: Students who meet
application (December 1) and credentials (February 1)
deadlines will be considered
South Carolina Honors College is #1: National’s Best Honors College as reported in
“A Review of Fifty Public University Honors Programs”
USC was voted “Best Place to Work” in Columbia by Free Times newspaper in August 2015. It’s noted as “…a lovely urban campus with great health benefits…”
#1 in South Carolina across all engineering disciplines for Faculty Research Productivity by the National Research Council.
Named by Kiplinger to their 2015 list of “Best College Values.”
U.S. News & World Report’s college guide ranks the Moore School of Business No.1
in the nation for its undergraduate international business (IB) program (Fall 2015).
The Moore School has 18 consecutive No.1 rankings for the undergraduate program
and 25 consecutive years with a top 3 overall ranking for its graduate IB program.
USC-COLUMBIA
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Lancaster, SC 29721
(803) 313-7073
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5 associate degree programs available
7 bachelor’s degree programs offered through USC-Palmetto College
4 Sports Teams
Men: Baseball, soccer
Women: Soccer, volleyball
Mascot: Lancer
Total in-state tuition per year: $7,108 (tuition and fees)
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Over 125 scholarship opportunities
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18 student groups and clubs
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A travel study program that allows students to study abroad in destinations such
as Italy, Ireland, Spain, and China
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Faculty who are experts in their field of study (68% have PhDs)
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Campus resources such as the Medford Library, Gregory Health and Wellness
Center, academic-success center, and counseling and career services
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A Native American Studies Center that houses over 1,300 pieces of pottery,
500,000 artifacts and 4,000 photographs detailing Native American influence on
the history and tradition of the Carolinas
USC-LANCASTER
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Discover a new option available to students for obtaining a bachelor’s degree! The
University of South Carolina’s Palmetto College leads the way for providing students
with an affordable, convenient way to take advantage of obtaining a college
education! Students can take advantage of the Palmetto College campuses (USC
Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, and USC Union) to obtain general
educational requirements towards a bachelor degree in a cost-effective and flexible
way.
USC Palmetto College
Student Enrollment Services
1600 Hampton St. Suite 404
Columbia, SC 29208
(888) 801-1053
www.palmettocollege.sc.edu
Palmetto College brings together the resources of the entire University of South
Carolina system to create a variety of opportunities for students, including
associate degree-granting campuses and online bachelor’s degree completion
programs. The following University of South Carolina bachelor’s degree tracks are
available to Palmetto College students:
Palmetto College Campus-Palmetto Online Degree Completion: Complete general
education courses at one of the Palmetto College campuses and then pursue one of
Palmetto College’s seven online degree completion programs.
For online degree completion program:
Palmetto College Campus -USC Four Year Campus: Complete general education
courses at a Palmetto College Campus followed by a “Change of Campus”
application to one of our four-year campuses: USC Aiken, USC Beaufort, USC
Columbia, and USC Upstate.
(For 2 year completion to Bachelor’s degree full-time)
(For 2 year completion to Bachelor’s degree full-time)
 Please contact the Palmetto College Student Enrollment
Updates:
Services for the appropriate entrance requirements.
 Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: Varies by program and campus
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Accessible, affordable, flexible option to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree
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100% SACS accredited online programs
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Free transcript evaluation for meeting general education requirements and
preparedness for entry into the program
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Four regional campuses and four comprehensive campuses to serve out students
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Up to 7 online degree Bachelor’s degree completion options
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Upper-level division degree courses offered exclusively online
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Online students have access to the same resources as students on any of the USC
campuses, including advising, financial aid, library access, and other services.
USC-PALMETTO COLLEGE
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5 Sports Teams
Men: Baseball, basketball, and soccer
Women: Softball and soccer
(803) 549-6314 Walterboro
uscsalkehatchie.sc.edu/home/admissions
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Mascot: Indians
 Contact Admissions office regarding GPA, and SAT/ACT
requirements
 Deadlines:
Scholarship Deadlines: October 15 (Early);
February 15 (Regular)
Total in-state tuition per semester: $3,243
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USC Salkehatchie offers the first two years of most majors offered by the main
campus and ease of movement through the USC system.
USC Salkehatchie offers Associate’s degrees in Art and Science as well as Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing and Elementary Education.
In conjunction with the USC Palmetto College students can earn 4 year degrees in
Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Human Services,
Liberal Studies, Organizational Leadership and RN-BSN Nursing without having to
relocate.
Students can earn the LIFE scholarship by graduating high school with a 3.0 GPA.
The class rank and test score requirements do not apply to students attending USC
Salkehatchie.
85 percent of our full-time faculty have earned the highest degree in their fields
with most having doctorates.
Students can now live on campus with our new student housing
www.reserveatsalk.com.
USC-SALKEHATCHIE
P.O. Box 617
Allendale, SC 29810
(803) 584-3446 Allendale
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Union, SC 29379
(864) 424-8056
uscunion.sc.edu/admissions/admissions
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Total in-state tuition per year: $6,294 plus fees
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Average SAT: 1000(1600 scale)
SAT Mid-Range: 950
Average ACT: 20
ACT Mid-Range: 19
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One of the lowest tuitions in the Upstate.
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Small class sizes
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New bookstore and student lounge
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Celebrating the 50th year anniversary
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Two locations—one in Unions and one in Laurens
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Two 4-year programs—Organizational Leadership and Liberal Studies
USC-UNION
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1 Sports Team
Men: Club Baseball
Mascot: Bantam
Fast Facts
5,500 undergraduates students
150 graduate students
40 undergraduate programs
5 graduate programs
15 Sports Teams
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross
country, golf, soccer, tennis, track
& field
Women: Basketball, cross-country,
golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track
& field, volleyball
 Mascot: Spartans
800 University Way
(864) 503-5246
www.uscupstate.edu/admissions
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Writing score considered: No
Deadlines:
Application Deadlines: Rolling Admission
Scholarship Deadlines: The application for
admission also serves as the application for
scholarships.
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The College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of four divisions, four departments and four centers. USC Upstate outstanding faculty provides an excellent education, conducts student/faculty research projects and stewards valuable outreach endeavors. We are committed to being one of the Southeast’s best Colleges of Arts and
Sciences at a liberal arts metropolitan university. Our diverse student body participates in a wide variety of
exceptional programs and learning opportunities that prepare them to be effective regional, national and global
citizens. New majors include Theatre and Commercial Music.
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The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics offers programs leading to the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration on the Spartanburg and Greenville campuses. USC Upstate
students may pursue one of five concentrations within the program: Accounting, Economics/Finance, General
Business Administration, Management, and Marketing. Our business program, is one of only five percent of
business programs worldwide accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business.
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The School of Education has developed curricula leading to the baccalaureate in six broad fields: early
childhood, elementary, middle level, secondary, physical education and special education - learning disabilities.
USC Upstate’s education program is one of only 28 percent of all education programs in the national accredited
by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. New majors include Child Development and
Family Studies and Exercise Sports Science.
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The Mary Black School of Nursing is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE) and approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing, is one of the Southeast’s most highly regarded
nursing institutions offering a bachelors degree, as well as the largest BSN program South Carolina.
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Residential and Student Life are an important aspect of USC Upstate student development. There are more
than 80 active student organizations on campus, including performance groups, special interest groups, studentrun media, and 12 nationally affiliated sororities and fraternities.
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USC Upstate students have three affordable housing options for on-campus living: the Magnolia House (for
freshmen only), the Palmetto House (for freshmen and upperclassmen), and the Villas (for upperclassmen only).
Studies continue to show that students who live on campus tend to have a higher graduation rate, a higher
grade point average and a stronger bond with the University.
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Approximately 80 percent of USC Upstate students receive some form of financial aid in scholarships, grants and
loans. Our Scholars Program grants awards to academically gifted students entering USC Upstate for the first
time. The Foundation Scholars Program recognizes both new and continuing students based on a variety of
factors, including academic achievement, financial need, special abilities and specific academic major.
Room & board: $9,252 (Single Room)
$7,858 (Double Room)
USC-UPSTATE
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 18 Sports Teams, (NCAA Division I, Big South Conference)
Joynes Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2191
www.winthrop.edu/admissions
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field
track & field, spirit squad
 Mascot: Eagle (Big Stuff)
Total in-state tuition: $14,510
 SAT Mid-Range: 910-1130 (1600 scale)
 Average ACT: 23
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Updates:
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Following the CHE guidelines, Winthrop will also allow students to super score the
old and new SAT tests for merit scholarships
In addition to merit scholarships, we offer the following add-on scholarships: Valedictorian/Salutatorian, International Baccalaureate, Palmetto Fellows, and Boy’s/
Girl’s State
Additional guaranteed scholarship awards offered: Valedictorian and Salutatorian, IB, Palmetto Fellows, and Boys’ and Girls’ State are now offered to incoming
freshmen.
Competitive Transfer Scholarships available starting at a 3.0 and 12 credit hours
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
Fast Facts
Enrollment Services-Admissions Department
452 S. Anderson Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-327-8008
www.yorktech.edu/admission_steps.php
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3,839 full-time undergraduates students enrolled (2013-2014)
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Average SAT: 480 Critical Reading, 540 Math
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Average ACT: 21 English, 23 Math
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Deadlines:
In-county tuition per year: $3,744 (York County)
Out-of-county tuition per year : $4,092
Scholarship Deadlines: March 31
Updates:
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96% of YTC students received financial aid
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YTC Foundation awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships and
program support last year
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Offer centers in Chester, Indian Land, and Kershaw-Heath Springs
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7,182 students attended YTC classes for credit (2013-2014)
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Celebrated our 50th year since opening in 1964
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Offer 76 programs of study
YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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