Spartanburg Methodist College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Spartanburg Methodist College is a private two-year college in Spartanburg, South Carolina, enrolling about 1,116 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,580 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $20,650. Student demographics in federal data include White (44.1%) and Black or African American (30.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,650
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,580 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.16% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,116 98.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.92%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 31.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 43.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,273
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,946
- Room & Board: $11,160 annual estimate
Spartanburg Methodist College: what the data shows
Common questions about Spartanburg Methodist College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Spartanburg Methodist College?
Spartanburg Methodist College is located in Spartanburg, SC (ZIP 29301-5899).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Spartanburg Methodist College public or private?
Spartanburg Methodist College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Spartanburg Methodist College cost?
Published tuition: $20,650.
Average net price after aid: $14,580.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,794 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,416 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,673 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,204 |
| $110,001+ | $18,025 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $82,600.
How hard is it to get into Spartanburg Methodist College?
Admission rate: 78.16%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Spartanburg Methodist College?
Total enrollment: 1,116 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,273 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Spartanburg Methodist College?
150%-time completion rate: 42.92%.
What do graduates of Spartanburg Methodist College earn?
Median earnings: $33,427 six years after entry; $42,895 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
61.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Spartanburg Methodist College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (174 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (81 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (32 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (23 completions)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General (5 completions)
- Religion/Religious Studies, Other (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Spartanburg Methodist College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.16%; completion rate 42.92%; median earnings $42,895 at 10 years; net price $14,580. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$20,650
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Spartanburg Methodist College was $20,650.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,580
2024 Value
In 2024 Spartanburg Methodist College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,580.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,320 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,580 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$82,600 4-Year Tuition
$11,160 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$350 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$32,160 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$128,640 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Spartanburg Methodist College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
61.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Spartanburg Methodist College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Spartanburg Methodist College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $15,745 | $15,745 | $10,916 |
| 2014 | $15,930 | $15,930 | $13,210 |
| 2015 | $16,700 | $16,700 | $12,942 |
| 2016 | $16,700 | $16,700 | $13,842 |
| 2017 | $16,860 | $16,860 | $13,376 |
| 2018 | $17,035 | $17,035 | $12,451 |
| 2019 | $17,310 | $17,310 | $13,064 |
| 2020 | $17,540 | $17,540 | $12,384 |
| 2021 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $10,425 |
| 2022 | $19,350 | $19,350 | $16,571 |
| 2023 | $19,350 | $19,350 | $16,295 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.16% Acceptance Rate
1,946 Total Applicants
1,584 Students Admitted
450 First-Time Students Enrolled
28.41% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Spartanburg Methodist College reported total enrollment of about 1,116 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.1%), Black or African American (30.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (18.9%). About 61.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Spartanburg Methodist College in 2024 is 1,116 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,273 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 44.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
42.92% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Spartanburg Methodist College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 43% male / 57% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 59% male / 41% female
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 31% male / 69% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Spartanburg Methodist College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$42,895 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.98% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
635.51% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Spartanburg Methodist College.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 174 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 81 completions
3. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 32 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 23 completions
5. Visual and Performing Arts, General: 5 completions
6. Religion/Religious Studies, Other: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Spartanburg Methodist College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Spartanburg Methodist College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Spartanburg Methodist College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,865
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,270
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Spartanburg Methodist College is a private non-profit institution located in Spartanburg, SC, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Enrollment is approximately 1,116 students. Student body composition includes White (44.1%), Black or African American (30.7%), Hispanic or Latino (18.9%). The admission rate is 78.16%. The 150%-time completion rate is 42.92%. Approximately 61.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Spartanburg, SC 29301-5899
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Spartanburg Methodist College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spartanburg Methodist College located?
Spartanburg Methodist College is located in Spartanburg, SC.
What is Spartanburg Methodist College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Spartanburg Methodist College is 78.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,946 applicants and 1,584 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Spartanburg Methodist College cost?
Reported tuition is $20,650 and average net price is $14,580 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,160 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Spartanburg Methodist College?
Spartanburg Methodist College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,273 students, White (44.1%), Black or African American (30.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Spartanburg Methodist College?
About 31.4% of students at Spartanburg Methodist College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Spartanburg Methodist College earn?
Median earnings are $33,427 six years after entry and $42,895 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Spartanburg Methodist College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Spartanburg Methodist College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Spartanburg Methodist College public or private?
Spartanburg Methodist College is a private nonprofit institution located in Spartanburg, SC.
Is Spartanburg Methodist College an HBCU?
No. Spartanburg Methodist College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Spartanburg Methodist College a tribal college?
No. Spartanburg Methodist College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Spartanburg Methodist College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Spartanburg Methodist College does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.9%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- Spartanburg, South Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.