Presentation College

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

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	298
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	51%
On-time graduation rate	35%

Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Presentation 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.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that Presentation College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Presentation College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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, Presentation College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Presentation College is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Dakota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 45% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Presentation College is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Dakota is 65%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Presentation College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,006

Cost of attendance at Presentation College in 2022 for students from South Dakota.

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 Dakota's average	$8,020
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,006

Cost of attendance at Presentation 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 Dakota's average	$10,613
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Presentation College received on average $8,573 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.

$8,573

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	30	35%	$2,507	$75,216
Other Federal Grant	30	35%	$3,502	$105,066
State Grant/Scholarships	6	7%	$658	$3,950
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	85	99%	$7,290	$619,650
Total Grant & Scholarships	85	99%	$8,573	$728,666

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Presentation 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 Presentation College students is 34.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.6%.

34.6%

white 37.7% 26 students
hispanic 35.3% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football North Star Athletic Association
Baseball North Star Athletic Association
Basketball North Star Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country North Star Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Presentation College provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

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

Academic

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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