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Florence-Darlington Technical College

General Information

Name: Florence-Darlington Technical College
Address: 2715 W. Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501-0548
Phone:

  • General information: (843) 661-8324
  • Financial aid office: (843) 661-8085
  • Admissions office: (843) 661-8289

Website: www.fdtc.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-district$3,074$2,986$2,986
        In-state$3,336$3,248$3,248
        Out-of-state$5,170$5,082$5,082
Books and supplies$900$900$900
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$4,805$4,805$4,805
        Other expenses$3,098$2,338$2,402
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$3,098$2,338$2,402

Total expenses   
In-district
        Off-campus$11,877$11,029$11,093
        Off-campus with family$7,072$6,224$6,288
In-state
        Off-campus$12,139$11,291$11,355
        Off-campus with family$7,334$6,486$6,550
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$13,973$13,125$13,189
        Off-campus with family$9,168$8,320$8,384

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 85%
  • Federal grants: 45%
  • State/local grants: 24%
  • Institutional grants: 2%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$1842
  • State/local grants:$1275
  • Institutional grants:$1267

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 4241
First-time student retention: 57%
Overall graduation rate: 14%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 54%
    • Part Time: 46%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 32%
    • Women: 68%

White non-hispanic: 51%
Black non-hispanic: 44%
Hispanic: 1%
Asian/pacific islander: 0%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 3%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting - Associate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Certificate
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies - Associate
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services - Certificate
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General - Associate, Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other - Certificate
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician - Associate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech - Associate
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Associate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary - Certificate
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist - Associate
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist - Certificate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Certificate
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Associate, Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Social Work - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies - Associate


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