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Presbyterian College

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Clinton, South Carolina 29325

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Sciences-focusedTight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Presbyterian College is a private institution in Clinton with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1214, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 862 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,194 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,899.

Established
1880
Motto
Dum Vivimus Servimus
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division I

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72%Acceptance
1214SAT Avg
862Students
11:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$60,194Earnings 10yr
$20,899Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1214

Reading & WritingMid: 555
550650
MathMid: 560
530630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2227

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,300
Room & Board$12,713
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$57,271
Average Net Price$20,899
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,786
$30–48K$15,964
$48–75K$20,293
$75–110K$21,742
$110K+$26,955

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

52.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

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 (36)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
862
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 18%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.9%
Freshman Retention74.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,387
10 Years$60,194

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blue Hose

Soccer coachLacrosse

History & Fun Facts

  • History William Plumer Jacobs Presbyterian College was founded in 1880 by William Plumer Jacobs.
  • He served as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Clinton from 1864 and founded the Thornwell Orphanage.
  • Originally called Clinton College, its first class (including three women) graduated in 1883.
  • " By the time of Jacobs' death in 1917, the college had grown considerably in size and resources, and had six major buildings.
  • Neville Hall, PC's most recognized structure, was constructed in 1907.

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
79 mi(137 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
152 mi(263 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
204 mi(354 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte74 mi
ATL Atlanta157 mi
RDU Raleigh-Durham200 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA799 mi · ~23h 5m drive
New York, NY609 mi · ~17h 36m drive
Hartford, CT710 mi · ~20h 31m drive
Providence, RI762 mi · ~22h 1m drive
Albany, NY715 mi · ~20h 39m drive
Syracuse, NY668 mi · ~19h 18m drive
Rochester, NY643 mi · ~18h 35m drive
Buffalo, NY604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
Philadelphia, PA529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Pittsburgh, PA425 mi · ~12h 17m drive
Harrisburg, PA486 mi · ~14h 2m drive
Newark, NJ604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
Washington, DC407 mi · ~11h 45m drive
Baltimore, MD442 mi · ~12h 46m drive
Atlanta, GA152 mi · ~4h 23m drive
Charlotte, NC79 mi · ~2h 17m drive
Raleigh, NC204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
Miami, FL610 mi · ~17h 37m drive
Orlando, FL411 mi · ~11h 52m drive
Tampa, FL451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
Nashville, TN300 mi · ~8h 40m drive
New Orleans, LA571 mi · ~16h 30m drive
Richmond, VA327 mi · ~9h 27m drive
Chicago, IL600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
Detroit, MI547 mi · ~15h 48m drive
Minneapolis, MN944 mi · ~27h 16m drive
St. Louis, MO544 mi · ~15h 43m drive
Kansas City, MO772 mi · ~22h 18m drive
Indianapolis, IN436 mi · ~12h 36m drive
Columbus, OH385 mi · ~11h 7m drive
Cleveland, OH486 mi · ~14h 2m drive
Milwaukee, WI675 mi · ~19h 30m drive
Dallas, TX866 mi · ~25h 1m drive
Houston, TX853 mi · ~24h 39m drive
Austin, TX969 mi · ~28h drive
San Antonio, TX1033 mi · ~29h 51m drive
Los Angeles, CA2066 mi · ~59h 41m drive
San Francisco, CA2257 mi · ~65h 12m drive
San Diego, CA2024 mi · ~58h 28m drive
Seattle, WA2264 mi · ~65h 24m drive
Portland, OR2263 mi · ~65h 23m drive
Denver, CO1321 mi · ~38h 10m drive
Phoenix, AZ1726 mi · ~49h 52m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1690 mi · ~48h 49m drive
Honolulu, HI4625 mi · ~133h 37m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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