Voorhees University

Voorhees University
Former names
Denmark Industrial School for African Americans
(1897–1902)
Voorhees Industrial Institute for Colored Youths
(1902–1947)
Voorhees School and Junior College
(1947–1962)
Voorhees College
(1962–2022)
TypePrivate historically black university
EstablishedApril 14, 1897; 127 years ago (1897-04-14)
Religious affiliation
Episcopal Church
Academic affiliations
NAICU[1]
UNCF
Endowment$10 million (2021)[2]
PresidentRonnie Hopkins
Students507
Undergraduates473
Postgraduates34
Location
Denmark
,
South Carolina
,
United States

33°18′32.61″N 81°7′41.51″W / 33.3090583°N 81.1281972°W / 33.3090583; -81.1281972
CampusRural
ColorsRoyal Blue & White[3]
   
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – HBCUAC
MascotTiger
Websitewww.voorhees.edu

Voorhees University (formerly Voorhees College) is a private historically black university in Denmark, South Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

  1. ^ "NAICU – Member Directory". Archived from the original on November 9, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
  2. ^ "Voorhees College | Data USA".
  3. ^ Institutional Governance & College Administration Policies (PDF). Vol. 1. May 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 5, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2013.