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Erskine College

Erskine College and Seminary

Due West, South Carolina 29639

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Business-focusedTight-knitRural

Known for business — close-knit campus

Erskine College is a private institution in Due West with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 821 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,459 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,018.

Established
1839
Motto
Scienta cum Moribus Conjuncta
Type
Private college
Conference
Conference Carolinas
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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61%Acceptance
SAT Avg
821Students
15:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$53,459Earnings 10yr
$22,018Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Erskine College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.6%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

60.6%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,710
Room & Board$12,450
Books & Supplies$2,200
Total Cost of Attendance$54,484
Average Net Price$22,018
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,857
$30–48K$16,145
$48–75K$20,343
$75–110K$24,856
$110K+$24,471

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,018

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
821
Gender Split
29% / 71%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 18%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.6%
Freshman Retention62.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,618
8 Years$43,562
10 Years$53,459

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,800
Men
$45,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#43
Washington Monthly
#437

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from SC state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
107 mi(185 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
121 mi(210 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
235 mi(407 min)

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