The mission of Florence Darlington Technical College is to provide comprehensive technical education, workforce development, and educational services to students, business & industry, and the markets it serves. Through instructional programs, business & industry partnerships, and community involvement, the College will play a major role in the economic development and quality of life of its constituents. The educational experience at Florence-Darlington Technical College will have an international perspective, which will enhance the student's marketability in today's global economy.
School Highlights
Florence-Darlington Technical College serves 3,522 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 3,522 students
In-state tuition: $4,198
Out-state tuition: $6,022
Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Minority enrollment: 61%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Florence-Darlington Technical College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Florence-Darlington Technical College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,198 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,022 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The Florence-Darlington Technical Education Center was established
in 1963 and presently serves Florence, Darlington, and Marion
counties. The College's initial enrollment of 250 students now
exceeds 5,000 curriculum students. Its original campus of less than
10 acres has expanded to nearly 240 acres with a modern complex of
eight major buildings totaling nearly 350,000 square feet. The
College is in the midst of planning and developing another 325,000
square feet of instructional space entirely devoted to the advanced
technology required in today's sophisticated manufacturing
environment. The College operates sites in Hartsville, Lake City,
and Mullins. The College also operates a large health sciences
complex in downtown Florence entirely devoted to careers in the
health arena. Florence-Darlington's main campus is located between
the cities of Florence and Darlington on U.S. Hwy. 52 and in close
proximity to Interstates 95 and 20. The 100-acre campus has eight
major buildings. However, plans are in place for the construction
of eight technical institutes on a recently purchased 146-acre
tract behind the current campus. FDTC continues to offer
affordable, quality education in more than 60 fields of study.
Acknowledged as the fastest growing institution of higher education
in South Carolina during the late 1990s, FDTC's curriculum
enrollment is now approaching 5,500 students and its Continuing
Education Division enjoys about 30,000 registrations annually. The
primary accreditor of Florence-Darlington Technical College is the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Florence-Darlington Technical College cost?
Florence-Darlington Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,198 for In-State students and $6,022 for Out-State students.
What is Florence-Darlington Technical College's ranking?
Florence-Darlington Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Least expensive tuition.
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The nearest community college to Florence-Darlington Technical College is Northeastern Technical College (32.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 3,522 students
In-state tuition: $4,198
Out-state tuition: $6,022
Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Minority enrollment: 61%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,692 per year for in-state students and $10,568 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,922 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
