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Erskine College

Erskine College and Seminary

Due West, South Carolina 29639

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

28.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.0%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

63%

Below Average

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
10 Years$53,459

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#43
—
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#437
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vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Erskine College was founded by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in 1839.
  • •Prior to this time the church had established an academy for men in Due West, S.
  • •The academy became Erskine College, the first four-year church-related college in South Carolina.
  • •Erskine began to admit women in 1894 and officially became coeducational in 1899.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte102 mi
ATL Atlanta126 mi
RDU Raleigh-Durham230 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
New York, NY636 mi · ~18h 22m drive
Hartford, CT736 mi · ~21h 16m drive
Providence, RI789 mi · ~22h 48m drive
Albany, NY740 mi · ~21h 23m drive
Syracuse, NY689 mi · ~19h 54m drive
Rochester, NY662 mi · ~19h 7m drive
Buffalo, NY621 mi · ~17h 56m drive
Philadelphia, PA556 mi · ~16h 4m drive
Pittsburgh, PA442 mi · ~12h 46m drive
Harrisburg, PA510 mi · ~14h 44m drive
Newark, NJ631 mi · ~18h 14m drive
Washington, DC434 mi · ~12h 32m drive
Baltimore, MD468 mi · ~13h 31m drive
Atlanta, GA121 mi · ~3h 30m drive
Charlotte, NC107 mi · ~3h 5m drive
Raleigh, NC235 mi · ~6h 47m drive
Miami, FL607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Orlando, FL405 mi · ~11h 42m drive
Tampa, FL441 mi · ~12h 44m drive
Nashville, TN278 mi · ~8h 2m drive
New Orleans, LA542 mi · ~15h 39m drive
Richmond, VA355 mi · ~10h 15m drive
Chicago, IL594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
Detroit, MI554 mi · ~16h drive
Minneapolis, MN934 mi · ~26h 59m drive
St. Louis, MO525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Kansas City, MO750 mi · ~21h 40m drive
Indianapolis, IN429 mi · ~12h 24m drive
Columbus, OH390 mi · ~11h 16m drive
Cleveland, OH497 mi · ~14h 21m drive
Milwaukee, WI671 mi · ~19h 23m drive
Dallas, TX836 mi · ~24h 9m drive
Houston, TX822 mi · ~23h 45m drive
Austin, TX938 mi · ~27h 6m drive
San Antonio, TX1002 mi · ~28h 57m drive
Los Angeles, CA2038 mi · ~58h 53m drive
San Francisco, CA2232 mi · ~64h 29m drive
San Diego, CA1996 mi · ~57h 40m drive
Seattle, WA2246 mi · ~64h 53m drive
Portland, OR2243 mi · ~64h 48m drive
Denver, CO1297 mi · ~37h 28m drive
Phoenix, AZ1698 mi · ~49h 3m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1667 mi · ~48h 9m drive
Honolulu, HI4598 mi · ~132h 50m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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