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Erskine College

Erskine College

Due West, SC · Rural · 766 students
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$16,525
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
47%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$53,459
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Established in 1839 in the historic town of Due West, South Carolina, Erskine College is a private Christian institution best known for its deeply supportive, Christ-centered community and dedication to rigorous liberal arts education. The college's strongest academic offerings include highly regarded programs in biology and pre-medicine—which boast historically exceptional medical school placement rates—alongside robust majors in business, education, and Bible and religion. Student life is vibrant and close-knit, characterized by competitive NCAA Division II athletics, active campus ministries, and a personal learning environment where professors provide individual mentorship. What truly sets Erskine apart is its integration with the Erskine Theological Seminary on the same campus, providing undergraduates with a unique depth of spiritual resources and a distinctively unified faith-and-learning experience.

Wikipedia:Erskine College is a private Christian college in Due West, South Carolina, United States. It is an undergraduate liberal arts college and a graduate theological seminary. The college was founded in 1839 by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Its sports teams compete in NCAA Division II as a member of Conference Carolinas.

Location
Due West, SC, 29639 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
126 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$36,710
Housing & food (on campus)$13,250
Books & supplies$2,200
Cost of attendance$50,610
Average net price$16,525
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$36,710
Housing & food (on campus)$13,250
Books & supplies$2,200
Cost of attendance$50,610
Average net price$16,525
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.erskine.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Erskine College’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$34,435
Fees$2,275
Housing$6,900
Food$7,000
Total published by the school$50,610
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,555
$30–48k
$12,666
$48–75k
$18,652
$75–110k
$16,405
$110k+
$18,942
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
47%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
38%
Back for yr 2
56%
Transferred
6%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 4% transferred · 53% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,618
10 yrs after entry$53,459
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$36,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
20

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Student Body
Gender
Men 69%Women 31%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
47%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$60,991
Independent
4%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Hispanic
6%
Black
23%
Asian
2%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
21%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's
  • Rodeo
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,618
After 10 yrs
$53,459
Business Administration, Management and Operations58
Biology, General17
Psychology, General13
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness12
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions11
History9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4
English Language and Literature, General4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
Mathematics3
Religion/Religious Studies3
Chemistry3
Special Education and Teaching1
Political Science and Government1
Music1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$39M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,645/mo
Teaching spend
$6,597
per student
Federal loans
75%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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