Voorhees University
Voorhees University
Locaiton: Denmark, SC
School Type: 4-year, Private
Student Population: 368
Tuition (State Resident): 12,630
Tuition (Non-Resident): 12,630
Room and Board: 7,346

Admission Requirements

Required GPA

2

Required ACT

not required

Minimum ACT

not required

Quick facts

Enrollment:
  • Founded: 1897
  • Enrollment: 507
  • Mascot: Tigers
  • Colors: White, Royal Blue, and Blue
  • Motto: Begin, Believe, Become
  • Campus Setting: Town
  • Campus Housing: Yes

Short description

Voorhees University, located in Denmark, South Carolina, is a private, historically black university founded in 1897. With an enrollment of 507 students, the university offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in various fields, including Sport and Fitness Management, Business, Non-Profit and Public Management, General Psychology, and Health & Physical Education. The university's colors are white, royal blue, and blue, and its athletic teams, known as the Tigers, compete in the NAIA within the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) conference.

The history of Voorhees University is a testament to the resilience and determination of the African-American community in the post-Reconstruction era. Established to provide higher education to formerly enslaved individuals, the university has evolved significantly since its inception. It has been a beacon of knowledge and opportunity, helping to shape the minds and futures of countless students over the years.

In a town setting, Voorhees University offers a unique blend of rural tranquility and academic vibrancy with campus housing. The university's motto, "Begin, Believe, Become," reflects its commitment to nurturing its students' personal and professional growth.

Admissions & Financial Aid

Admissions:
  • Admissions: (803) 780-1030
  • Admissions email: Admissions@voorhees.edu

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  • Financial Aid: (319) 337-5665
  • Financial Aid email: finaid@voorhees.edu

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Popular Majors

  • Sport and Fitness Management
  • Business 
  • Non-Profit and Public Management
  • General Psychology
  • Health & Physical Education

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Athletics

NAIA - Association of Independent Institutions (AII) conference

Team Name: Tigers


Men’s Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Track & Field

Women’s Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Track & Field

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