Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Application deadlines · countdown

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Working backwards from the first application deadline: ask for recommendations by Dec 7, first essay draft by Dec 21, lock final essay by Jan 18, submit by Jan 29.

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Presbyterian College reported a 72.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Presbyterian College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Clinton, SC, with an SAT reference of 1100 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $20,528 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

72.3%

3,359 applicants

SAT reference

1100

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,528

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Presbyterian College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)108011001200
ACT (composite, 1–36)222327

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

56.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

79.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

852

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Presbyterian College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$18,277
$30,001 – $48,000$15,985
$48,001 – $75,000$19,366
$75,001 – $110,000$19,901
$110,000+$27,032

Top Majors at Presbyterian College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing51
Biological & Biomedical Sciences50
Psychology28
Social Sciences22
History14
English Language & Literature12
Education9
Physical Sciences9
Computer & Information Sciences7
Mathematics & Statistics4

Financial Aid at Presbyterian College

About Presbyterian College

Official website: https://www.presby.edu/

Admissions: https://www.presby.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Presbyterian College

What is the acceptance rate at Presbyterian College?

Presbyterian College reported a 72% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,359. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Presbyterian College?

The historical 72% acceptance rate suggests Presbyterian College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Presbyterian College?

The imported historical records for Presbyterian College include an SAT reference value of 1100 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Presbyterian College?

The stored historical average net price at Presbyterian College is $20,528 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $37,241 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Presbyterian College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Presbyterian College is 56%. its stored first-year retention rate is 80%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Presbyterian College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Presbyterian College?

Presbyterian College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Presbyterian College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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