Voorhees College is a private, historically black, coeducational, liberal arts, baccalaureate degree-granting institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church. The College, located in rural South Carolina, serves traditional and nontraditional students primarily from the state of South Carolina and the southeastern region of the United States. The aim of the College is to offer each student an intensive general educational experience coupled with professional education in the value-centered liberal arts tradition. The College excels in instruction in liberal studies, arts and sciences and a wide range of pre-professional and professional disciplines. The College seeks to produce highly qualified graduates who combine intellect and faith in their preparation for strong professional performance, pursuit of life-long learning, betterment of society, and an abiding faith in God.

The campus of Voorhees College, designated as a Historic District by the State of South Carolina, consists of 365 acres of land situated about one and one-half miles from the shopping district of Denmark, South Carolina. The campus has an atmosphere conducive to scholarship and cultural enhancement. The environment is favorable to the physical, spiritual and mental development of students. In addition to its central location at Denmark, the College also has three off-campus sites where its Organizational Management Degree Program for non-traditional learners is delivered.