Voorhees University is a private research university in Denmark, South Carolina, enrolling about 440 students. Voorhees University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $12,630 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $35,339 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,630
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $13,335 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 440 93.2% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.95%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
  • First-Generation Students: 39.1%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 35.2%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 479
  • Room & Board: $7,345 annual estimate

Voorhees University: what the data shows

Common questions about Voorhees University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Voorhees University?

Voorhees University is located in Denmark, SC (ZIP 29042).

Is Voorhees University public or private?

Voorhees University is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Voorhees University cost?

Published tuition: $12,630.

Average net price after aid: $13,335.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$11,968
$30,001–$48,000$13,701
$48,001–$75,000$18,453
$75,001–$110,000$21,067

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $50,520.

How big is Voorhees University?

Total enrollment: 440 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 479 students.

Graduate enrollment: 138 students.

About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Voorhees University?

150%-time completion rate: 42.95%.

First-year retention: 56.3%.

What do graduates of Voorhees University earn?

Median earnings: $24,199 six years after entry; $35,339 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,700.

76.69% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Voorhees University known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Voorhees University a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 42.95%; median earnings $35,339 at 10 years; net price $13,335. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$12,630
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Voorhees University was $12,630.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$13,335
2024 Value

In 2024 Voorhees University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,335.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$53,340 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$13,335 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$50,520 4-Year Tuition

$7,345 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$21,475 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$85,900 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Voorhees University.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55.99% 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 Voorhees University 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 Voorhees University in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$10,780$10,780$15,349
2014$10,780$10,780$15,235
2015$12,630$12,630$14,004
2016$12,630$12,630$16,439
2017$12,630$12,630$17,318
2018$12,630$12,630$18,489
2019$12,630$12,630$17,113
2020$12,630$12,630$16,076
2021$12,630$12,630$14,083
2022$12,630$12,630$14,407
2023$12,630$12,630$15,411

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

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

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

Voorhees University reported total enrollment of about 440 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (87.3%), Non-Resident Alien (8.0%), and White (4.1%). About 76.69% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.2% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Voorhees University in 2024 is 440 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 479 students. Graduate enrollment is about 138 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

56.3%
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 Black or African American at 87.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

34.90% 100% Completion Time

42.95% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 34.90% of students graduating from Voorhees University completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Curriculum and Instruction: 12% male / 88% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 25% male / 75% female
  • Psychology, General: 0% male / 100% 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: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Voorhees University.

Return on Investment

$26,700 Median Student Debt

$35,339 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

75.55% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

562.52% Return on Investment

7.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Voorhees University.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Curriculum and Instruction: 16 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 12 completions

3. Psychology, General: 9 completions

4. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 8 completions

5. 00.0300: 6 completions

6. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 6 completions

7. Child Development: 4 completions

8. Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management: 4 completions

9. Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management: 3 completions

Most popular programs at Voorhees University.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Voorhees University graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Voorhees University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 35.2%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,492
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $75,624

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Voorhees University is a private non-profit institution located in Denmark, SC, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Curriculum and Instruction, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 440 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (87.3%), Non-Resident Alien (8.0%), White (4.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 42.95%. Approximately 76.69% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions

Location

Denmark, SC 29042

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Voorhees University 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 Voorhees University located?

Voorhees University is located in Denmark, SC.

How much does Voorhees University cost?

Reported tuition is $12,630 and average net price is $13,335 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,345 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Voorhees University?

Voorhees University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 479 students, Black or African American (87.3%), Non-Resident Alien (8.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Voorhees University?

About 39.1% of students at Voorhees University are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Voorhees University earn?

Median earnings are $24,199 six years after entry and $35,339 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Voorhees University?

The 150%-time completion rate is 43.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Voorhees University students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,700.

Is Voorhees University public or private?

Voorhees University is a private nonprofit institution located in Denmark, SC.

Is Voorhees University an HBCU?

Yes. Voorhees University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.

Is Voorhees University a tribal college?

No. Voorhees University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Voorhees University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Voorhees University does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.4%).

Is Voorhees University religiously affiliated?

Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Voorhees University: Protestant Episcopal.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • 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.