Presbyterian College Description:
Presbyterian College is a private liberal arts college located in Clinton, South Carolina, a college town situated 30 minutes from Spartanburg and Greenville. As the name suggests, the school is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Students come from 29 states and 7 countries. Presbyterian College students can expect a lot of personal attention -- the school has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 14. Students can choose from 34 majors, 47 minors, and 50 clubs and organizations. PC earns high marks for its value and ability to foster community service. In athletics, the PC Blue Hose compete in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference. Presbyterian College is one of the smallest Division I schools in the country.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 67%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.35
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 498 / 603
- SAT Math: 510 / 620
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 21 / 27
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 1,226 (all undergraduate)
- Gender Breakdown: 48% Male / 52% Female
- 97% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $31,280
- Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,670
- Other Expenses: $2,502
- Total Cost: $43,652
Presbyterian College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Presbyterian College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 98%
- Loans: 48%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $26,942
- Loans: $6,317
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, English, History, Psychology, Religion
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 85%
- Transfer Out Rate: 28%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 61%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 68%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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mission statement from http://www.presby.edu/about/mission-statement.html
"The compelling purpose of Presbyterian College, as a church-related college, is to develop within the framework of Christian faith the mental, physical, moral, and spiritual capacities of each student in preparation for a lifetime of personal and vocational fulfillment and responsible contribution to our democratic society and the world community."
