Denmark Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Denmark Technical College is a public community college in Denmark, South Carolina, enrolling about 519 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $19,156 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,315. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (84.2%) and White (9.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,315
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,156 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 519 67.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 12.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 26.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 61.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,017
- Room & Board: $9,900 annual estimate
Denmark Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Denmark Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Denmark Technical College?
Denmark Technical College is located in Denmark, SC (ZIP 29042).
Is Denmark Technical College public or private?
Denmark Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Denmark Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $6,315 in-state, $11,955 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $19,156.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,698 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,597 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,300 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,662 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,260.
How big is Denmark Technical College?
Total enrollment: 519 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,017 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Denmark Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 12.50%.
First-year retention: 47.4%.
What do graduates of Denmark Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $18,631 six years after entry; $25,351 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,250.
39.47% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Denmark Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (57 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (38 completions)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other (22 completions)
- Accounting (13 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (12 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (9 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (7 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (6 completions)
- Child Care and Support Services Management (6 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Denmark Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 12.50%; median earnings $25,351 at 10 years; net price $19,156. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,315
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Denmark Technical College was $6,315.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,156
2024 Value
In 2024 Denmark Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,156.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,624 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,156 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,260 4-Year In-State Tuition
$47,820 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,900 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,580 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,795 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$71,180 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Denmark Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.61% 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 Denmark Technical 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 Denmark Technical 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 | $2,662 | $5,014 | $6,634 |
| 2014 | $2,734 | $5,158 | $6,468 |
| 2015 | $2,926 | $5,542 | $6,474 |
| 2016 | $4,456 | $7,796 | $6,106 |
| 2017 | $5,700 | $9,450 | $7,608 |
| 2018 | $5,568 | $10,897 | $11,844 |
| 2019 | $5,647 | $11,055 | $13,440 |
| 2020 | $5,648 | $11,055 | $11,762 |
| 2021 | $5,966 | $11,592 | $15,009 |
| 2022 | $6,116 | $11,742 | $16,293 |
| 2023 | $6,301 | $11,927 | $20,601 |
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
Denmark Technical College reported total enrollment of about 519 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (84.2%), White (9.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%). About 39.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Denmark Technical College in 2024 is 519 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,017 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
47.4%
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 84.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
7.29% 100% Completion Time
12.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.29% of students graduating from Denmark Technical 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: 30% male / 70% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 84% male / 16% female
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other: 23% male / 77% 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 Denmark Technical College.
Return on Investment
$15,250 Median Student Debt
$25,351 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
60.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
230.85% Return on Investment
6.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Denmark Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 57 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 38 completions
3. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other: 22 completions
4. Accounting: 13 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 12 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 9 completions
7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 7 completions
8. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 6 completions
9. Child Care and Support Services Management: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Denmark Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Denmark Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Denmark Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 61.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,747
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,550
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Denmark Technical College is a public institution located in Denmark, SC, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. Enrollment is approximately 519 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (84.2%), White (9.4%), Hispanic or Latino (3.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 12.50%. Approximately 39.47% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Denmark, SC 29042
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 12.50% graduation rate at Denmark Technical College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Denmark Technical College located?
Denmark Technical College is located in Denmark, SC.
How much does Denmark Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,315 and average net price is $19,156 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,900 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Denmark Technical College?
Denmark Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,017 students, Black or African American (84.2%), White (9.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Denmark Technical College?
About 47.5% of students at Denmark Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Denmark Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $18,631 six years after entry and $25,351 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Denmark Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 12.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Denmark Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,250.
Is Denmark Technical College public or private?
Denmark Technical College is a public institution located in Denmark, SC.
Is Denmark Technical College an HBCU?
Yes. Denmark Technical College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Denmark Technical College a tribal college?
No. Denmark Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Denmark Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Denmark Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.5%).
Is Denmark Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Denmark Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
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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.