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Voorhees University

VU

Denmark, South Carolina 29042

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Voorhees University is a private institution in Denmark with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 460 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,339 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,411.

Established
1897
Mascot
Tiger
Type
Private historically black university
Conference
National Association of

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
460Students
10:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$35,339Earnings 10yr
$15,411Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Voorhees University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$12,630
Room & Board$7,345
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$25,793
Average Net Price$15,411
Median Debt at Graduation$26,700
Monthly Payment (10yr)$283

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,081
$30–48K$13,624
$48–75K$17,558
$75–110K$18,316
$110K+$24,543

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,411

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,245

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

2

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (20)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
460
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
77%

Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Black 81%
Hispanic 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.8%
Freshman Retention62.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$24,199
8 Years$30,728
10 Years$35,339

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$24,000
Men
$29,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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