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Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC · Town · 852 students
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$20,528
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
56%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$60,194
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
68%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Presbyterian College (PC) is a close-knit liberal arts institution in Clinton, South Carolina, renowned for its strong pre-professional preparation and a deeply ingrained commitment to service expressed through its motto, *Dum Vivimus Servimus* ("While We Live, We Serve"). The college features standout undergraduate programs in biology, business, and education, complemented by graduate offerings from its School of Pharmacy and healthcare division. Campus life is characterized by personalized faculty mentorship, active Greek and volunteer organizations, and the distinctive pride of competing in NCAA Division I athletics as one of the nation's smallest Division I institutions.

Wikipedia:Presbyterian College (PC) is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1880 and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Location
Clinton, SC, 29325 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
157 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$44,910
Housing & food (on campus)$13,579
Books & supplies$2,000
Cost of attendance$67,450
Average net price$20,528
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$44,910
Housing & food (on campus)$13,579
Books & supplies$2,000
Cost of attendance$67,450
Average net price$20,528
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.presby.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Presbyterian College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$44,360
Fees$3,200
Housing$7,144
Food$7,500
Books & supplies$2,100
Personal expenses$1,406
Transportation$1,695
Total published by the school$67,450
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$18,277
$30–48k
$15,985
$48–75k
$19,366
$75–110k
$19,901
$110k+
$27,032
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
56%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
43%
Back for yr 2
80%
Transferred
36%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
64% graduated · 32% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$44,387
10 yrs after entry$60,194
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$27k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — arts & sciences: $58,391 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1118
R 500–620 · M 480–580
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 21–26 · E 20–26 · M 18–26
SAT middle 50%: 980–1200
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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
33%
First-gen
20%
Family income
$60,702
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
10%
Black
17%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS with exception of Football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    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
$44,387
After 10 yrs
$60,194
Psychology, General47
Business Administration, Management and Operations43
Biology, General34
English Language and Literature, General22
History21
Political Science and Government19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10
Computer Science8
Physics6
Business/Managerial Economics6
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology5
Fine and Studio Arts5
Religion/Religious Studies4
Special Education and Teaching2
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2
Mathematics2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$108M
Full-time faculty
99%
Faculty salary
$8,263/mo
Teaching spend
$13,172
per student
Federal loans
51%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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