Voorhees University

www.voorhees.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,630

2023 Average Net Price

$15,747

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

65.4%

7,212 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

515

88.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.4%

54 Graduates

About

Voorhees University is a higher education institution located in Bamberg County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Voorhees University were General Biological Sciences (12 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (11 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (8 degrees).

In 2023, 78 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Voorhees University. 75.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (77 degrees), 77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Voorhees University is $11,630, which is $−17,650 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Voorhees University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 209 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Voorhees University is $11,630, which is $17,650 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,747.

In 2023, 93% of undergraduate students attending Voorhees University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,630

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Voorhees University was $11,630. The cost of tuition at Voorhees University is $−17,650 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Voorhees University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,747

2023 Value

7.95%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Voorhees University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,747. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Voorhees University grew by 7.95%.

This chart compares the average net price of Voorhees University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,473

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Voorhees University was of $7,473 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Voorhees University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Voorhees University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.06% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Voorhees University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Voorhees University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 209 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Voorhees University received 7,212 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 5.96% annual growth. Out of those 7,212 applicants, 4,720 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.4% acceptance rate.

There were 515 students enrolled at Voorhees University in 2023.

Voorhees University has an overall enrollment yield of 3.16%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2018

4,720

Accepted Out of 7,212

In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Voorhees University was 65.4% (4,720 admissions from 7,212 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 53.4%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants declined by 5.96%, while admissions grew by 15.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Voorhees University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Voorhees University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Voorhees University had a total enrollment of 515 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Voorhees University is 455 students and the part-time enrollment is 60. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Voorhees University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Voorhees University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.3% Black or African American, 3.69% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.11% Two or More Races, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Voorhees University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (40.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (1.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (80.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Voorhees University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 515 students. The full-time enrollment at Voorhees University is 455 and the part-time enrollment is 60. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Voorhees University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Voorhees University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Voorhees University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Voorhees University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Voorhees University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
424 enrolled students
White
19 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
17 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Voorhees University is 82.3% Black or African American, 3.69% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.11% Two or More Races, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 40 more women than men received degrees from Voorhees University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Voorhees University is black or african american (77 degrees awarded). There were 77 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Voorhees University is General Biological Sciences (12 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (11 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (8 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Voorhees University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (3 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Voorhees University are Physicians (437,186 people), Other managers (216,459 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (155,327 people), Police officers (152,885 people), and Postsecondary teachers (136,753 people).

The most specialized majors at Voorhees University in 2023 are Theology (3 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 degrees), Biology (12 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Voorhees University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Voorhees University are Theology (3 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 degrees), Biology (12 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Voorhees University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Voorhees University.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
12 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
11 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Voorhees University was General Biological Sciences with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Voorhees University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Voorhees University, which is 0.322 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (59).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Voorhees University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Voorhees University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.6 times less than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Voorhees University in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 4.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Voorhees University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Voorhees University is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
77 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Voorhees University is black or african american (77 degrees awarded). There were 77 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
58 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Voorhees University is black or african american female (58 degrees awarded). There were 3.05 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (19 degrees).

Operations

Voorhees University has an endowment valued at nearly $9.27M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 663k (7.15%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Voorhees University had a total salary expenditure of 32.8M. Voorhees University employs 20 Assistant professors, 5 Instructors and 5 Associate professors. Most academics at Voorhees University are Male Assistant professor (10), Female Assistant professor (10), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Voorhees University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 37 employees, Management, with 33 employees, and Service with 21 employees.

Endowment

$9.27M

2023 Endowment

2.49%

growth from 2022

Voorhees University has an endowment valued at about $9.27M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Voorhees University grew 2.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.2M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Voorhees University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.67M

2023 Salaries

28.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Voorhees University paid a median of $8.67M in salaries, which represents 26.4% of their overall expenditure ($32.8M) and a 28.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.04% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.49M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Voorhees University paid a total of $1.49M to 32 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Voorhees University were Assistant professor with 20 employees, Instructor with 5 employees, and Associate professor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Voorhees University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees, Management with 33 employees, and Service with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Voorhees University was Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Voorhees University.

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