Presbyterian College: Review & Facts
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Presbyterian College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,200 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
Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Presbyterian College.Majors
Offered
Offered
44
Presbyterian College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Pharmacy, Biology, Management, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when 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 positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Presbyterian College is relatively low at 68% (close to South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Presbyterian College is average: 64%. Around 28% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at Presbyterian College is good -- 11:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition price is extremely high, $39,000 per year. The additional fees at Presbyterian College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $3,000, which comes to $42,000 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
59%
Doable
According to government data, 3,329 applications were submitted and 1,977 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.
Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Presbyterian College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$5,500
Medium
Presbyterian College provides 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.
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C-
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Presbyterian College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,000 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: approximately $5,500 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
Available
Available
Yes
Based on the college crime numbers, Presbyterian College seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Presbyterian College Location and Address
Postal Address:Presbyterian College
503 South Broad Street
Clinton, South Carolina
29325, USA
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