Presbyterian College
Presbyterian College is a private research university in Clinton, South Carolina, enrolling about 852 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 68.37% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $60,194 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,910
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,528 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 68.37% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 852 99.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.46%
- Average SAT Score: 1118
Presbyterian College: what the data shows
Common questions about Presbyterian College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Presbyterian College?
Presbyterian College is located in Clinton, SC (ZIP 29325).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Presbyterian College public or private?
Presbyterian College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Presbyterian College cost?
Published tuition: $44,910.
Average net price after aid: $20,528.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,277 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,985 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,366 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,901 |
| $110,001+ | $27,032 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $179,640.
How hard is it to get into Presbyterian College?
Admission rate: 68.37%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1118 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Presbyterian College?
Total enrollment: 852 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Presbyterian College?
150%-time completion rate: 51.46%.
First-year retention: 79.5%.
What do graduates of Presbyterian College earn?
Median earnings: $44,387 six years after entry; $60,194 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
33.33% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Presbyterian College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (312 completions)
- CIP 520201 (47 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (40 completions)
- General Psychology (35 completions)
- CIP 510912 (35 completions)
- CIP 512001 (25 completions)
- Social Sciences (23 completions)
- CIP 512306 (22 completions)
- CIP 540101 (16 completions)
- General English Language & Literature (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Presbyterian College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 68.37%; completion rate 51.46%; median earnings $60,194 at 10 years; net price $20,528. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$44,910
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Presbyterian College was $44,910.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,528
2024 Value
In 2024 Presbyterian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,528.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,112 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,528 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$179,640 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Presbyterian College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.50% 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 Presbyterian 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 Presbyterian 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 | $33,650 | $33,650 | $17,681 |
| 2014 | $34,828 | $34,828 | $16,876 |
| 2015 | $36,130 | $36,130 | $18,963 |
| 2016 | $37,142 | $37,142 | $19,692 |
| 2017 | $37,842 | $37,842 | $19,774 |
| 2018 | $38,660 | $38,660 | $18,851 |
| 2019 | $39,460 | $39,460 | $19,152 |
| 2020 | $40,260 | $40,260 | $21,460 |
| 2021 | $41,080 | $41,080 | $21,962 |
| 2022 | $41,900 | $41,900 | $21,157 |
| 2023 | $43,300 | $43,300 | $20,899 |
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
68.37% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1118
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Presbyterian College in 2024 is 852 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.5%
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
42.72% 100% Completion Time
51.46% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.72% of students graduating from Presbyterian College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Presbyterian College.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$60,194 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
633.07% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Presbyterian College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 47 completions
General Biological Sciences: 40 completions
General Psychology: 35 completions
CIP 51.0912: 35 completions
CIP 51.2001: 25 completions
Social Sciences: 23 completions
CIP 51.2306: 22 completions
CIP 54.0101: 16 completions
General English Language & Literature: 13 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 312 completions
Most popular programs at Presbyterian College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Presbyterian College graduates.
About
Presbyterian College is a private non-profit institution located in Clinton, SC, offering 23 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 852 students. The admission rate is 68.37%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1118. The institution maintains a 51.46% graduation rate. Approximately 33.33% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Clinton, SC 29325
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Presbyterian 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 Presbyterian College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $44,910 and average net price is $20,528 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Presbyterian College?
The admission rate is 68.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Presbyterian College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Presbyterian College reports midpoint SAT about 1118 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Presbyterian College earn?
Median earnings are $44,387 six years after entry and $60,194 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Presbyterian College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Presbyterian College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
How big is Presbyterian College?
Total enrollment is about 852 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Presbyterian College public or private?
Presbyterian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Clinton, SC.
Is Presbyterian College an HBCU?
No. Presbyterian College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Presbyterian College a tribal college?
No. Presbyterian College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Presbyterian College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Presbyterian College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.0%).
Is Presbyterian College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Presbyterian College: Presbyterian Church (USA).
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.