Erskine College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	724
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	63%
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Due West, South Carolina, Erskine 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.

Erskine 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Erskine College is 15-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in South Carolina is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Erskine College is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Erskine College is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Erskine College do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,510

Cost of attendance at Erskine 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

$36,510

Cost of attendance at Erskine 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, 100 of freshman students at Erskine College received on average $20,149 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.

$20,149

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	115	44%	$2,720	$312,798
Other Federal Grant	115	44%	$2,839	$326,442
State Grant/Scholarships	245	93%	$3,323	$814,213
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	260	98%	$16,072	$4,178,755
Total Grant & Scholarships	264	100%	$20,149	$5,319,410

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Erskine 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 Erskine College students is 40.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.9%.

40.1%

asian 100.0% 3 students
African American 31.0% 9 students
white 44.0% 62 students
unknown 34.5% 10 students
hispanic 25.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Conference Carolinas
Baseball Conference Carolinas
Basketball Conference Carolinas
Track and Cross Country Conference Carolinas

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Erskine College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Erskine 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

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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