Erskine College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5852 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1637 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1551 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #3573 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Reformed Presbyterian Church
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 854
- Graduates
- 130
- Male:Female Ratio
- 70:30
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.erskine.edu
Erskine College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Erskine College has an acceptance rate of 61% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 64% | 53% |
| Applicants | 1,037 | 675 | 362 |
| Admissions | 628 | 435 | 193 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 286 | 220 | 66 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 7 | 2 |
467 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
23 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 437 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 313 (32%) |
| Black or African American | 174 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 43 (4%) |
| Asian | 9 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Erskine College is $21,982 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,857 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,145 |
| $48-75K | $20,343 |
| $75-110K | $24,856 |
| $110K+ | $24,471 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,435 | $13,750 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,435 | $13,750 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,435 | $13,750 |
| Fee in-district | $2,275 | $600 |
| Fee in-state | $2,275 | $600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,275 | $600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 750 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,450 |
| Room charge | $6,000 |
| Meal charge | $6,450 |
Erskine College majors
Erskine College has granted 123 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs, 21 master's across 3 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees in Theology/Theological Studies. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Erskine College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 57 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 10 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 7 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Religious Education | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 123 | 21 | 12 |
Erskine College has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 37% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Erskine College has published 211 scientific papers with 2,309 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, History, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 6 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 | 3 | 19 |
| 1998 | 2 | 13 |
| 1999 | 2 | 15 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 | 12 |
| 2003 | 5 | 34 |
| 2004 | 6 | 35 |
| 2005 | 5 | 37 |
| 2006 | 6 | 54 |
| 2007 | 8 | 73 |
| 2008 | 8 | 79 |
| 2009 | 7 | 65 |
| 2010 | 7 | 80 |
| 2011 | 6 | 98 |
| 2012 | 7 | 86 |
| 2013 | 6 | 115 |
| 2014 | 9 | 113 |
| 2015 | 16 | 126 |
| 2016 | 7 | 126 |
| 2017 | 3 | 109 |
| 2018 | 7 | 117 |
| 2019 | 5 | 140 |
| 2020 | 11 | 109 |
| 2021 | 8 | 167 |
| 2022 | 7 | 166 |
| 2023 | 4 | 75 |
| 2024 | 3 | 70 |
Erskine College alumni
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Tom Verlaine
- Occupations
- recording artistsingerrock musicianguitaristsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Thomas Joseph Miller, known professionally as Tom Verlaine, was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the New York City rock band Television.
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Benjamin M. Miller
- Occupations
- judgepoliticianlawyer
- Biography
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Benjamin Meek Miller was an American Democratic politician who served as the 39th Governor of Alabama from 1931 to 1935.
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Thomas S. Gettys
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Thomas Smithwick Gettys was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
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Herbert L. Wilkerson
- Occupations
- military leadermilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Herbert Lloyd Wilkerson was a United States Marine Corps major general. A veteran of three wars, he was most noted for his service as commanding officer, 1st Marine Regiment during Vietnam War and later as commanding general, 3rd Marine Division.
General info
| Alternative names | Erskine College and Seminary |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1839 |
| Motto | Scienta cum Moribus Conjuncta Knowledge joined with Morals |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 158 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2 Washington St Due West, South Carolina, 29639 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 8643792131 |