Mission Statement

The purpose of Spartanburg Methodist College, a two-year, coeducational institution related to the United Methodist Church, is to develop the worth and abilities of each individual through programs relevant to academic and personal needs. The College strives for a values-oriented atmosphere in the Christian tradition in which students can develop a sensitivity to the needs of others and from which they can assume responsible positions in society.

The academic program offers students the option of transferring to a four-year college or university for continued study or entering a career after graduation. The curriculum ranges from the basic liberal arts and transfer program to preparation for immediate entry into the job market through career track options. The College offers a wide variety of students the opportunity of higher education by providing a competent and dedicated faculty, financial assistance, work-study positions, and special support programs to meet their needs.

SMC AT A GLANCE:

• 95 years of academic excellence
  
• Liberal arts college associated with the United Methodist Church
  
• Student/Faculty ratio 18:1
  
• 55% male, 45% female
  
• 110-acre campus located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  
• Students from 12 states, 2 countries and more than 15 different religious backgrounds
  
• Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the University Senate of the United Methodist Church
  
• A few hours from South Carolina's beaches and North Carolina's ski slopes
  
• Nationally ranked intercollegiate sports programs including: baseball, soccer, basketball, cross-country, volleyball, tennis, golf and softball
  
• One of the most affordable private colleges in South Carolina
  
• 75% of students living on campus
  
• Computer-assisted and video-enhanced instruction and career counseling