Voorhees University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%; earnings barely cover the debt load. 77% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Voorhees University is a private nonprofit institution located in Denmark, South Carolina with approximately 440 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,335 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $26,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Voorhees University is a private historically black university in Denmark, South Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 38% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention rate suggest that fewer than half of students who start actually finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before enrolling. On the plus side, the average net price of $15,411/year is manageable, and median debt at graduation ($15,245) is relatively low — but median earnings of $26,100 a decade out means graduates often struggle to get ahead financially. This is worth considering if you're drawn to its HBCU community, Episcopal roots, and small 460-student environment, but have a serious conversation about academic and financial support resources before committing.
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Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (440 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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