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Total Enrollment: 1,200
Level of Selectivity: Noncompetitive
Location: This rural campus is located in a quiet town near the
center of the state. Student transportation is provided to a shopping center
not far from the campus. Bus service is available for surrounding communities.
The campus is 50 miles from Columbia, South Carolina, and Augusta, Georgia, with historic Charleston only 85 miles away. A
variety of social and cultural activities can be found in these nearby cities.
HISTORY
Denmark
Technical College (DTC) is a two-year, state-supported, coed college founded in
1947. DTC was formed after South Carolina’s General Assembly
authorized the establishment of an institution of higher learning to educate
black citizens in a variety of trades. The school opened in 1948 as the Denmark
Branch of the South Carolina Trade School System. In 1969, the name changed to Denmark Technical Education Center. After receiving full
accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1979,
the school adopted its present name, Denmark Technical College.
Denmark
Tech was directed by the State Board of Technical and Comprehensive Education
to serve a statewide population because of its uniqueness as the only technical
school in the state with resident facilities for students. Denmark Tech serves
the broad educational needs of the people of South Carolina by offering a diversity
of programs at a cost consistent with the economic status of its constituents.
Located
on 53 acres, the fifteen-building campus includes modern facilities, a campus
park, and picnic shelters for meetings and recreation.
ACCREDITATION
Denmark Technical College is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts and
Associate of Science degrees. Certificates and diplomas are also awarded.
COSTS
PER YEAR
2002–03 Tuition: $1700 (in-state); $3400
(out-of-state)
Room and board: $1500 (room); $1674 (board)
Special fees: $300
Books: $750
Total cost: $5924 (in-state); $7624 (out-of-state)
FINANCIAL
AID
Percentage of students receiving financial aid:
96
Financial Aid Specific to the School
- Merit
scholarships
are available to a limited number of students based on academic
performance and achievement. Students qualify for awards after they have
entered Denmark Technical. Students should contact the school.
- The
National Guard Tuition Assistance Program provides up to $500 per
calendar year for current members of the South Carolina Guard. Students
should contact the National Guard.
- Veterans
and other persons eligible for VA benefits can receive financial aid to
pay for tuition and fees. For full-time students, awards range from $488
per month to $555 per month or more, depending on number of dependents.
Students should contact the Veterans Affairs Office for more information.
- The
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) provides awards ranging from
$150 to $225 per year for full-time training for veterans who were on
active duty in the service.
Financial Aid Deadline: May 1(Fall priority); May 1 (fall); November
1 (spring)
Financial
Aid Contact:
Director of Student Financial Aid
Denmark Technical College
Solomon Blatt Boulevard
PO Box 327
Denmark, South Carolina 29042
Telephone: 803-793-5161
Open
admissions. ASSET test required for placement.
Entrance Requirements: Official high school transcript from an
accredited high school; must be 18 years of age or older; resident students
must provide proof of required immunizations; students must schedule and take
the ASSET test by contacting the counseling office; a $10 nonrefundable
application fee is required.
Admission Contact: Director of Enrollment Services, Office of
Admissions and Records, Denmark Technical College, Solomon Blatt Boulevard, PO
Box 327, Denmark, South Carolina 29042; Telephone: 803-793-5160; 803-793-5942
(fax).
Graduation Requirements: A minimum of 102.5 credits, with one math
course; one computer course for business, accounting, engineering graphics
technology, and electronic engineering technology. A minimum cumulative grade
point average of 2.0 and at least a C in the major course of study are needed.
STUDENT
BODY PROFILE
Total enrollment: 1,200
In-state: 1,007
Full-time undergraduates: 910
Part-time undergraduates: 290
Other regions: 3 states; 1 international
FACULTY
PROFILE
Number of faculty members: 55
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Full-time faculty members: 49
Part-time faculty members: 6
SCHOOL
CALENDAR
August-May (semesters)
Commencement and conferring of degrees: May
One summer session.
Associate of Arts and Science Degrees: Automotive Technology,
Computer Technology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts (Food Services), Early
Childhood Development, Electronics Technology, General Business, General
Technology, Human Services, Office Systems Technology
One-Year Diploma Programs: Automated Office, Barbering, Cosmetology,
Culinary Arts, Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Machine Tool, Tailoring,
Welding
Technical Certificates: Advanced Welding, Automotive Heating/Air
Conditioning, Automotive Transmission/Transaxle, Brick Masonry, Carpentry,
Computer Operations, Data Entry, Electrical Systems Repair, Electromechanical
Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Engine Performance Repair,
Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Plumbing, Specialized Welding, Welding,
Word
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Intercollegiate Sports: men’s basketball and baseball; women’s
basketball and softball
Intramural Sports: baseball, basketball, and volleyball
Athletic Contact: Director of Athletics, Denmark Technical
College, Solomon Blatt Boulevard, PO Box 327, Denmark, South Carolina 29042;
Telephone: 803-793-5160.
STUDENT LIFE
Campus Regulations: The Residence Agreement contract must be signed
by any student for at least a one-year residence.
Campus Services: Health center, personal and psychological
counseling, tutoring, and testing.
Campus Activities: Social and group activities include choir and
theater. Miss Denmark Technical College Coronation and Ball is one of the
highlights of the social scene. Students at DTC look forward to Founders Day,
Homecoming, and Senior Day. A newsletter is published to keep the student body
informed.
Leadership
opportunities can be found in the Student Government Association (SGA), the
vehicle through which students share in the administration of the College. Two
national Greek fraternities and sororities are active on campus, as well as
three local fraternities and sororities. Honor societies include the Kappa
Chapter of Alpha Delta Omega National Honor Society. Membership in Phi Theta
Kappa, the only national fraternity that recognizes intellectual achievement in
American junior colleges, is only given to students with 12 semester hours
completed with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or more.
Housing Availability: 275 housing spaces. Freshman housing is
guaranteed.
Handicapped Services: Wheelchair accessible. A counselor is appointed
to students with disabilities.
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