School Overview
Florence-Darlington Technical college in Florence, South Carolina, is a two year community college that is a members of the South Carolina Technical College System. The college was founded in 1963 and today serves the counties of Florence, Marion and Darlington, South Carolina. During its initial years enrollment at Florence-Darlington never exceeded 250, however, today Florence-Darlington Technical College enrolls over 6,000 students annually and sits on a campus that is nearly 240 acres (a far cry from the 10 acres it was established on). The college campus has eight large buildings that total nearly 350,000 square feet and it is in the process of adding an additional 325,000 square feet of instruction space for its professors and students. Florence-Darlington also operates satellite campuses in Lake City, Hartsville, and Mullins, South Carolina as well as a major health sciences complex located in downtown Florence.
General Information
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Admission Office PO Box 100548 Florence, SC 29501-0548 (843) 661-8324 (800) 228-5745 Fax: (843) 661-8041 [email protected] Contact: Elaine Hodges Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 100548 Florence, SC 29501-0548 (843) 661-8324 www.fdtc.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,505 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Computerized Placement Test administered as alternative to SAT or ACT for placement for most programs. RSAT, NLN, HOAE or HOBET required for some allied health programs. |
College Majors
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Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Computer & Information Sciences Data Processing Technology A Engineering Technologies Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology A Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Automotive Technology A,C Personal & Culinary Services Cosmetology C Physical Sciences Physical Sciences – General A Public Administration & Services Social Work A Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Florence-Darlington Technical College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (843) 661-8324 |
| Website: | https://WWW.FDTC.EDU |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.fdtc.edu/admissions/ |
| Address: | 2715 W. Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501-0548 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Small |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,558 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,800 (51% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $5,036 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $6,908 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,508 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Florence-Darlington Technical College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | 5 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 8 | 6 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | 4 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Precision Production | 5 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 35 | 27 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Florence-Darlington Technical College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $5,036 |
| Out-of-state | $6,908 |
| Books and supplies | $1,248 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 524 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 524 | 92% | $7,508 |
| Student loan aid | 95 | 17% | $4,013 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,304 | 79% | $4,495 |
| Federal student loans | 625 | 15% | $7,461 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Florence-Darlington Technical College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Florence-Darlington Technical College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Florence-Darlington Technical College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,558 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,558 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Florence-Darlington Technical College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Assisting (DA)
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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