Presbyterian College: Review & Facts
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Presbyterian College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,310 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1880 and is the only school located in Clinton, South Carolina.Presbyterian College is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
43
Fair
At Presbyterian College you can obtain your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.Presbyterian College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Pharmacy, Biology, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
72%
Good
Presbyterian College student retention rate is fair at 72% (above South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Presbyterian College is average: 65%. Around 28% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Presbyterian College is pretty good -- 12:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$40,300
High
Average tuition price is extremely high, $37,400 per year. The additional fees at Presbyterian College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $2,900, which comes to $40,300 a year.Read the details about Presbyterian College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
71%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 2,016 applications were submitted and 1,428 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.The school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.
Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Presbyterian College in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$5,300
Medium
Presbyterian College offers study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Presbyterian College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
Grade
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Presbyterian College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,200 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: about $5,300 per academic year.Army ROTC programs are available at Presbyterian College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
ROTC
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Based on the college crime numbers, Presbyterian College appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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Post Address: Presbyterian College, 503 South Broad Street, Clinton, South Carolina 29325, USA
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