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Presbyterian College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,122
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 71%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 59%

Located in Clinton, South Carolina, Presbyterian College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Presbyterian College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Presbyterian College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Presbyterian College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$41,080

Cost of attendance at Presbyterian College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average $11,805
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$41,080

Cost of attendance at Presbyterian College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average $26,143
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Presbyterian College received on average $33,202 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,202
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 101 32% $4,709 $475,591
Other Federal Grant 101 32% $4,897 $494,591
State Grant/Scholarships 204 65% $7,496 $1,529,170
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 298 95% $26,410 $7,870,309
Total Grant & Scholarships 298 95% $33,202 $9,894,070

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Presbyterian College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Presbyterian College students is 59.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.6%.

59.2%

  • African American 31.9% 15 students
  • white 68.4% 134 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Pioneer Football League
  • Baseball Big South Conference
  • Basketball Big South Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big South Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Presbyterian College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Presbyterian College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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