Erskine College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5750 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1614 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1529 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #3208 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Reformed Presbyterian Church
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Undergraduates
- 817
- Graduates
- 139
- Male:Female Ratio
- 67:33
- 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 53% and is among the top 17% 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 | 53% | 55% | 51% |
| Applicants | 1,585 | 1,064 | 521 |
| Admissions | 844 | 580 | 264 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 232 | 150 | 82 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 36 | 28 | 8 |
402 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
46 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
129 or 48%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 920
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Erskine College are 920-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
64 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Erskine College are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 502 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 223 (23%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 142 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 58 (6%) |
| Asian | 14 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Erskine College is $36,581 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 | $35,034 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $34,898 |
| $48-75K | $35,377 |
| $75-110K | $36,861 |
| $110K+ | $37,840 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,435 | $13,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,435 | $13,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,435 | $13,400 |
| Fee in-district | $2,275 | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $2,275 | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,275 | $500 |
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 82 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs, 23 master's across 4 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 | 30 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 6 | 12 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 16 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Psychology, General | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 2 | ||
| Religious Education | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 82 | 23 | 12 |
Erskine College has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 40% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Erskine College has published 182 scientific papers with 1,928 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Political Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Law, History, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 5 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 | 14 |
| 1998 | 2 | 11 |
| 1999 | 2 | 13 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 | 11 |
| 2003 | 4 | 21 |
| 2004 | 5 | 34 |
| 2005 | 5 | 30 |
| 2006 | 7 | 57 |
| 2007 | 8 | 62 |
| 2008 | 6 | 79 |
| 2009 | 8 | 56 |
| 2010 | 7 | 75 |
| 2011 | 6 | 89 |
| 2012 | 6 | 74 |
| 2013 | 5 | 112 |
| 2014 | 7 | 102 |
| 2015 | 12 | 110 |
| 2016 | 6 | 115 |
| 2017 | 1 | 86 |
| 2018 | 5 | 111 |
| 2019 | 7 | 97 |
| 2020 | 8 | 93 |
| 2021 | 6 | 108 |
| 2022 | 6 | 145 |
| 2023 | 4 | 58 |
Erskine College alumni
-
Tom Verlaine
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterguitaristsingerrecording artistsongwriter
- 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.
-
Benjamin M. Miller
- Occupations
- politicianjudgelawyer
- Biography
-
Benjamin Meek Miller was an American Democratic politician who served as the 39th Governor of Alabama from 1931 to 1935. The Scottsboro Boys affair notably occurred during his gubernatorial tenure.
-
Thomas S. Gettys
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Thomas Smithwick Gettys was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
-
Herbert L. Wilkerson
- Occupations
- military personnelmilitary leader
- 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 | 163 |
| 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 |