Spartanburg Methodist College
Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, residential college offering associate and bachelor’s degrees. SMC provides an affordable, high-quality education with unmatched support and career preparation - the way college should be. The College encourages academic success, social awareness, and career skills development through a traditional liberal arts education. SMC is associated with the United Methodist Church, although there is no religious requirement and students from all faiths and non-religious backgrounds are welcome.
SMC is focused on career preparation through its Camak Core professional development program. Students receive hands-on, practical skill development focused on the soft skills employers desire through internships, personalized counseling, group and individual career-focused projects, and more. Wide-ranging financial assistance opportunities help make the private college experience affordable. Experience the benefits of community with dedicated faculty and a diverse student body on this small, friendly campus.
SMC is focused on career preparation through its Camak Core professional development program. Students receive hands-on, practical skill development focused on the soft skills employers desire through internships, personalized counseling, group and individual career-focused projects, and more. Wide-ranging financial assistance opportunities help make the private college experience affordable. Experience the benefits of community with dedicated faculty and a diverse student body on this small, friendly campus.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthPrivateUrbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Communication
- Art & Design
- Finance/Accounting
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
First-year freshman students are permitted to apply for free and are required only to submit the online application and official high school transcript. SMC is test optional meaning students may choose to submit test scores but SAT and ACT scores are not required for an admissions decision. There is no application fee. SMC admits students on a rolling basis so students can expect to receive an admissions decision within approximately one week after completing an application and providing all supporting documents. The suggested application deadline is August 1.
Transfer
Transfer students are permitted to apply for free and are required only to submit the online application and official college transcripts from each previously attended institution. High school transcripts are required for students who have fewer than 16 transferable college credit hours. There is no application fee. SMC admits on a rolling basis so students can expect to receive an admissions decision within approximately one week after completing an application and providing all supporting documents. The suggested application deadline is August 1.
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Additional information
SMC provides a variety of financial aid opportunities to make a private college experience affordable for all students. SMC offers a Full Tuition Scholarship package for S.C. LIFE Scholars (graduates of a South Carolina high school with a 3.0+ GPA). SMC's Pioneer Promise Scholarship pays tuition, fees, and books for students with a 4.0+ GPA. Not eligible for the Full Tuition Scholarship? No problem! Fill out a FAFSA to be considered for many scholarships and grants, Work-Study campus employment opportunities, and loan options. Explore financial aid at SMC at smcsc.edu/financial-aid.
Visit us
SMC offers a wide range of visit experiences including a virtual tour, in-person campus tours, open houses, accepted students day and one-on-one enrollment meetings with Financial Aid, Admissions or both! In-person campus tours are available weekdays and allow a private tour experience with your SMC host, you and your guests. Schedule your visit at smcsc.edu/visit.
SMC was founded with the goal of enhancing career prospects for its students and we are proud to continue serving that mission today. Our curriculum focuses on both the subject matter expertise graduates need in their chosen field as well as the soft skills they need – and employers want – to transition seamlessly into the working world.