Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Clinton, South Carolina. Presbyterian College was founded in 1880 and now enrolls around 1,309 students a year, including 1,048 undergrads. Presbyterian College provides on-campus housing for up to 1,122 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 75% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Presbyterian College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Presbyterian College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Presbyterian College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Presbyterian College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Presbyterian College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Presbyterian College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Presbyterian College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! June 30, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by January 1.

Is Presbyterian College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Presbyterian College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Presbyterian College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Presbyterian College. Around 71% of applicants get into Presbyterian College each year. Out of 2,016 applications received in 2021, 1,428 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Presbyterian College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Presbyterian College, around 72% are still enrolled the next year. Presbyterian College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 71%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Presbyterian College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 63% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Presbyterian College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $88.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $12,324 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Presbyterian College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Presbyterian College meets 88% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Presbyterian College full-time are awarded $40,413 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $32,476 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Presbyterian College. Based on this information, how does Presbyterian College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Presbyterian College a good school for you?

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Where is Presbyterian College?

Presbyterian College is located in the small town setting of Clinton, South Carolina, less than an hour from Greenville and Spartanburg.

If you want to see Presbyterian College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-85 to Clinton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Presbyterian College and Clinton are like without leaving home.

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