- ProfessorsB-
- ValueB-
- DiversityB
- SafetyC+
- Student ExperienceC-
- LocationB-
Spartanburg Methodist College is ...
Private not-for-profit, Methodist
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division I
Athletic Conference
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Address
1000 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Website
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66%
SAT Range
770-970
ACT Range
16-20
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
Cost
Net Price
$13,463/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 82%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.22 responses
- 56%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.16 responses
- 67%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.15 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
776Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
52%
Varsity Athletes
39%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
68%
Day Care Services
No
- 74%
- of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.23 responses
- 35%
- of students highly rate the dining facilities.23 responses
- 43%
- of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.7 responses
After Spartanburg Methodist College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$28,700/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
71%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
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Spartanburg Methodist College Reviews
158 reviews
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Like I've said, I love my first semester's professors. They were all pretty friendly and helpful. All but the computer professor (of course) have a strong objection to electronics in the classroom, though, which I thought was a bit odd. I understand prohibiting cell phones in class. I do not understand prohibiting tablets or laptops, even if you're using them to take notes. Luckily I have accommodations to take notes electronically--otherwise, I'd be up a certain creek without a paddle. Most high schools use iPads or some other tablet/laptop now, in the classroom, so students coming in are obviously used to that; why prohibit it now? Anyway, the courses I took were great. Their quality was more or less impeccable. Class sizes are GREAT--usually 20-30. As to variety...their catalog says that French and German classes are available, but they're actually not, because they don't have anyone to teach them; as a result, the only available foreign language course is Spanish. I am tired of Spanish being the only language both offered and/or required in all schools, not just college. It's time to break out into other linguistic areas!
Overall, my first semester was phenomenal. I love all the professors I had and enjoyed the classes. The food in the cafeteria ranges from "not that great" to "really pretty good" depending on what you get (for example, the lo mein noodles are terrible, the pizza is "meh," and the fries, turkey pot pie, and strawberry shortcake are great). I also love the small campus. If you're out of shape like me, it doesn't seem all that small, especially the big hill down to the lower end of the campus, and the abundance of stairs and lack of elevators is a workout; but really it's a very small campus. I would most definitely choose this school again. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because the academics could be a little more rigorous--then again, I'm sure when I take my required math class, I'll be singing a different song!
Classes are usually small. Maybe around 15-20 students. Each professor has their own individual teaching style; it really depends on the student if it helps them learn or not. Some professors just lecture, some lecture while you take notes, and others involve you in class discussions. In my personal experience, 99% of my professors were extremely helpful and friendly when I needed help on anything. Also, most professors are extremely strict about cell phones, and they won't hesitate to kick you out of class if they catch you or just cancel class altogether. Canceling may seem ideal, but it won't if you needed those lecture notes for an upcoming test that week.