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Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC · Town · 852 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Presbyterian College (PC) in Clinton, South Carolina, is a private liberal arts institution renowned for its tight-knit community, historic Georgian-style campus, and a deeply ingrained Honor Code that fosters a culture of academic trust and personal responsibility. The college is highly regarded for its exceptional pre-professional preparation—particularly in biology, pre-med, and business—and stands out by guaranteeing that every student can participate in a high-impact internship or faculty-led research project. Student life is vibrant and service-oriented, shaped by the school’s motto, "While We Live, We Serve," and enriched by active Greek life, a rich Scottish heritage, and the rare opportunity to experience NCAA Division I athletics at a small, intimate college.


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
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
157 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$60,242
Avg net price
$20,528
Room & board
$13,579
Tuition
$44,910
Books & supplies
$2,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,277
$30–48k
$15,985
$48–75k
$19,366
$75–110k
$19,901
$110k+
$27,032
Admissions
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1118
Reading 500620
Math 480580
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 2126
English 2026
Math 1826
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Presbyterian College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
56%
4-yr on-time completion
43%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
36%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
64%
Transferred
32%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
4%
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,387
Median earnings (10yr)
$60,194
Median debt
$26,000
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
33%
First-generation
20%
Median family income
$60,702
Independent students
3%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
10%
Black
17%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$44,387
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$108M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
99%
Avg faculty salary
$8,263/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,172
Federal loan rate
51%

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