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Presbyterian College

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Clinton, South Carolina 29325

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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
Conference
Big South Conference of NCAA Division I and fields seventeen varsity teams
Division
Division I

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Presbyterian College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1214

Reading & WritingMid: 555
550650
MathMid: 560
530630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2227

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1214

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,899

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (36)

Student Life

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
8 Years$54,728
10 Years$60,194

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,100
Men
$55,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blue Hose

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

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