Erskine College
Erskine College is a private research university in Due West, South Carolina, enrolling about 766 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 62.74% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,459 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $36,710
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,525 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 62.74% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 766 99.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.18%
- Average ACT Score: 20
Erskine College: what the data shows
Common questions about Erskine College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Erskine College?
Erskine College is located in Due West, SC (ZIP 29639).
Is Erskine College public or private?
Erskine College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Erskine College cost?
Published tuition: $36,710.
Average net price after aid: $16,525.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,555 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,666 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,652 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,405 |
| $110,001+ | $18,942 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $146,840.
How hard is it to get into Erskine College?
Admission rate: 62.74%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Erskine College?
Total enrollment: 766 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Erskine College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.18%.
First-year retention: 55.8%.
What do graduates of Erskine College earn?
Median earnings: $39,618 six years after entry; $53,459 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
46.80% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Erskine College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (173 completions)
- CIP 520201 (48 completions)
- CIP 310504 (27 completions)
- CIP 390601 (17 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (15 completions)
- General Psychology (13 completions)
- CIP 510913 (13 completions)
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (7 completions)
- CIP 390602 (5 completions)
- CIP 540101 (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Erskine College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 62.74%; completion rate 45.18%; median earnings $53,459 at 10 years; net price $16,525. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$36,710
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Erskine College was $36,710.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,525
2024 Value
In 2024 Erskine College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,525.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,100 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,525 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$146,840 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Erskine College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.80% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
75.37% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Erskine College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Erskine College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $31,580 | $31,580 | $18,387 |
| 2014 | $31,580 | $31,580 | $17,553 |
| 2015 | $33,315 | $33,315 | $17,802 |
| 2016 | $34,560 | $34,560 | $19,629 |
| 2017 | $34,560 | $34,560 | $33,408 |
| 2018 | $36,150 | $36,150 | $30,264 |
| 2019 | $36,510 | $36,510 | $31,899 |
| 2020 | $36,510 | $36,510 | $39,183 |
| 2021 | $36,510 | $36,510 | $37,868 |
| 2022 | $36,710 | $36,710 | $36,283 |
| 2023 | $36,710 | $36,710 | $22,018 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62.74% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Erskine College in 2024 is 766 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
55.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.95% 100% Completion Time
45.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.95% of students graduating from Erskine College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Erskine College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$53,459 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.51% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
708.76% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Erskine College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 48 completions
CIP 31.0504: 27 completions
CIP 39.0601: 17 completions
General Biological Sciences: 15 completions
General Psychology: 13 completions
CIP 51.0913: 13 completions
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language: 7 completions
CIP 39.0602: 5 completions
CIP 54.0101: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 173 completions
Most popular programs at Erskine College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Erskine College graduates.
About
Erskine College is a private non-profit institution located in Due West, SC, offering 20 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 766 students. The admission rate is 62.74%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 20. The institution maintains a 45.18% graduation rate. Approximately 46.80% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Due West, SC 29639
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Erskine College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Erskine College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $36,710 and average net price is $16,525 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Erskine College?
The admission rate is 62.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Erskine College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Erskine College reports midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Erskine College earn?
Median earnings are $39,618 six years after entry and $53,459 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Erskine College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Erskine College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Erskine College?
Total enrollment is about 766 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Erskine College public or private?
Erskine College is a private nonprofit institution located in Due West, SC.
Is Erskine College an HBCU?
No. Erskine College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Erskine College a tribal college?
No. Erskine College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Erskine College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Erskine College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.7%).
Is Erskine College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Erskine College: Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.