Erskine College Description:
Erskine College is a private Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian Church. The 90-acre campus is located in the small town of Due West, South Carolina. Biology and business are the most popular fields of study, and academics at Erskine are supported by a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio. All classes are taught by professors, not graduate students, and the college has a strong placement rate for medical school, law school, and other graduate programs. Erskine's campus features a museum (the Bowie Arts Center) and a large athletic center with two gyms, a weight room, and a climbing wall. In athletics, the Erskine Flying Fleet competes in the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas. The college fields six men's and eight women's intercollegiate teams.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 67%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 580
- SAT Math: 460 / 580
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 18 / 25
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 811 (553 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
- 98% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $28,460
- Books: $2,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,200
- Other Expenses: $3,500
- Total Cost: $43,160
Erskine College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- Erskine College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 64%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $23,271
- Loans: $7,242
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Education, History, Psychology, Sports Management
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 63%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 63%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 69%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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mission statement from http://www.erskine.edu/about-erskine/missionstatement.shtml
"The mission of Erskine College is to equip students to flourish by providing an excellent liberal arts education in a Christ-centered environment where learning and biblical truth are integrated to develop the whole person."
