Clinton College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Clinton College is a private university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enrolling about 126 students. Clinton College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $11,136 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,180 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,136
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,458 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 126 97.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 14.05%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 39.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 180
- Room & Board: $13,500 annual estimate
Clinton College: what the data shows
Common questions about Clinton College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Clinton College?
Clinton College is located in Rock Hill, SC (ZIP 29730).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Clinton College public or private?
Clinton College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Clinton College cost?
Published tuition: $11,136.
Average net price after aid: $11,458.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,105 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,999 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,854 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,222 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $44,544.
How big is Clinton College?
Total enrollment: 126 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 180 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Clinton College?
150%-time completion rate: 14.05%.
First-year retention: 58.1%.
What do graduates of Clinton College earn?
Median earnings: $24,047 six years after entry; $30,180 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $28,987.
76.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Clinton College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (9 completions)
- Religion/Religious Studies (5 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (3 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Clinton College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 14.05%; median earnings $30,180 at 10 years; net price $11,458. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,136
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Clinton College was $11,136.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,458
2024 Value
In 2024 Clinton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,458.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,832 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,458 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$44,544 4-Year Tuition
$13,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,836 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$103,344 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Clinton College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
76.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
89.39% 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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $4,758 |
| 2014 | $5,320 | $5,320 | $7,173 |
| 2015 | $7,251 | $7,251 | $8,180 |
| 2016 | $7,894 | $7,894 | $10,941 |
| 2017 | $7,949 | $7,949 | $13,804 |
| 2018 | $10,020 | $10,020 | $16,129 |
| 2019 | $10,020 | $10,020 | $15,393 |
| 2020 | $10,020 | $10,020 | $15,653 |
| 2021 | $10,020 | $10,020 | $8,070 |
| 2022 | $10,516 | $10,516 | $15,853 |
| 2023 | $10,516 | $10,516 | $14,501 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
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 & Student Demographics
Clinton College reported total enrollment of about 126 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (90.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (3.2%). About 76.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Clinton College in 2024 is 126 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 180 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.1%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 90.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
83.33% 100% Completion Time
14.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 83.33% of students graduating from Clinton College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 33% male / 67% female
- Religion/Religious Studies: 0% male / 100% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Clinton College.
Return on Investment
$28,987 Median Student Debt
$30,180 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
96.05% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
558.49% Return on Investment
9.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Clinton College.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 9 completions
2. Religion/Religious Studies: 5 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 3 completions
4. Biological and Physical Sciences: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Clinton College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Clinton College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Clinton College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,295
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,293
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Clinton College is a private non-profit institution located in Rock Hill, SC, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Religion/Religious Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 126 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (90.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (3.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 14.05%. Approximately 76.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 14.05% graduation rate at Clinton College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clinton College located?
Clinton College is located in Rock Hill, SC.
How much does Clinton College cost?
Reported tuition is $11,136 and average net price is $11,458 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Clinton College?
Clinton College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 180 students, Black or African American (90.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Clinton College?
About 39.6% of students at Clinton College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Clinton College earn?
Median earnings are $24,047 six years after entry and $30,180 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Clinton College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 14.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Clinton College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $28,987.
Is Clinton College public or private?
Clinton College is a private nonprofit institution located in Rock Hill, SC.
Is Clinton College an HBCU?
Yes. Clinton College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Clinton College a tribal college?
No. Clinton College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Clinton College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Clinton College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.0%).
Is Clinton College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Clinton College: African Methodist Episcopal Zion 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
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- Rock Hill, South Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
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.