Presbyterian College

The acceptance rate at Presbyterian College is 71%. Last year, 1,964 students applied to Presbyterian College and 1,394 were admitted.

Reach out to Presbyterian College's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who apply to Presbyterian College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than January 1.

Presbyterian College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Presbyterian College's admissions stats.

Presbyterian College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	20%
Mean SAT Score	1115
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	39%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	27%
Waitlist	Yes

Presbyterian College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Presbyterian College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	9 21	January 1

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Want to Apply Early to Presbyterian College?

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Presbyterian College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Presbyterian College directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Presbyterian College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply to college early because they hope it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Presbyterian College Admissions

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Transferring to Presbyterian College

For more information on transferring to Presbyterian College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Presbyterian College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Presbyterian College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Presbyterian College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Presbyterian College for more information on admission factors.

Presbyterian College Application Requirements

To apply to Presbyterian College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Presbyterian College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Presbyterian College?

Students admitted to Presbyterian College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 77.2% submitted a class rank. At Presbyterian College 20% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 86% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Presbyterian College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	9%
3.75 and 3.99	22%
3.50 and 3.74	21%
3.25 and 3.49	17%
3.00 and 3.24	14%
2.50 and 2.9	13%
2.00 and 2.49	3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Presbyterian College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Presbyterian College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 39% of Presbyterian College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 27% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Presbyterian College?

To be competitive with other Presbyterian College applicants, you should aim to score between 1010 and 1220 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Presbyterian College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1220 and 25% of scored lower than 1010, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Presbyterian College student is 1115.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Presbyterian College students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Presbyterian College students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

To be most competitive at Presbyterian College, you should strive to earn between 19 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Presbyterian College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Presbyterian College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Presbyterian College

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1. Applicants should hear back by August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Presbyterian College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Presbyterian College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Presbyterian College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Presbyterian College.

Does Presbyterian College accept transfer credits?

✅ Presbyterian College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Presbyterian College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Do I have to submit test scores to Presbyterian College?

❌ No, Presbyterian College is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to include your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Presbyterian College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Presbyterian College is 71%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Presbyterian College?

🟨 Presbyterian College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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