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Florence - Darlington Technical College (FDTC)
- 2715 W. Lucas Street
- Florence, SC 29501
- OPEID College Code: 00399000
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- General Phone: (843) 661-8324
- President: Charles W Gould
- Website: WWW.FDTC.EDU

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,956
- College Alias: FDTC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - FDTC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 20% | 82% | 62% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,657 | $2,116 | $1,921 | $286 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 389 | 291 | 212 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,452 | $3,336 | $3,248 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,286 | $5,170 | $5,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,805 | $4,805 | $4,805 |
| Other Expenses | $3,098 | $3,098 | $2,338 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,098 | $3,098 | $2,338 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,352 | $4,236 | $4,148 |
| Out of State | $6,186 | $6,070 | $5,982 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,255 | $12,139 | $11,291 |
| Out of State | $14,089 | $13,973 | $13,125 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,450 | $7,334 | $6,486 |
| Out of State | $9,284 | $9,168 | $8,320 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,956 Undergraduate: 3,956
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,341 Female: 2,615
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,341 Female: 2,615
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,192 Part-Time: 1,764
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,192 Part-Time: 1,764
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2 | 0.05% |
| American Indian | 28 | 0.7% |
| Black | 1,735 | 44% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 0.6% |
| White | 2,031 | 51% |
| Unknown | 111 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 130 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,060 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 796 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 560 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 497 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 302 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 227 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 274 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 103 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 446 | 240 | 206 |
| Faculty Status | 246 | 102 | 144 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 241 | 100 | 141 |
| Primarily Instruction | 241 | 100 | 141 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 7 | 7 | - |
| Other Professionals | 87 | 71 | 16 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 111 | 62 | 49 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 50 | 21 | 29 |
| Skilled Crafts | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,201 (100) | $50,179 (50) | $48,223 (50) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,201 (100) | $50,179 (50) | $48,223 (50) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 67 | 48 | 19 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 67 | 48 | 19 |
| Baseball | 48 | 48 | - |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 10% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 16% |
| Female | 6% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 7% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 14% |
| Unknown | 4% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
