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
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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

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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