Presbyterian College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4118 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1153 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1080 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #1925 of 2,181 | For Critical Care Nursing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 903
- Graduates
- 233
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- presby.edu
Presbyterian College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Presbyterian College has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 69% | 75% |
| Applicants | 3,359 | 1,594 | 1,764 |
| Admissions | 2,430 | 1,101 | 1,329 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 265 | 134 | 131 |
53 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Presbyterian College are 1080-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
32 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Presbyterian College are 22-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 722 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 184 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 89 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 61 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (4%) |
| Asian | 23 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 11 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Presbyterian College is $20,058 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 | $17,786 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,964 |
| $48-75K | $20,293 |
| $75-110K | $21,742 |
| $110K+ | $26,955 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,200 | $56,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,200 | $56,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,200 | $56,000 |
| Fee in-district | $3,100 | |
| Fee in-state | $3,100 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,099 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,713 |
| Room charge | $6,613 |
| Meal charge | $6,100 |
Presbyterian College majors
Presbyterian College has granted 224 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs, 33 master's in Physician Assistant, and 41 doctorate degrees in Pharmacy. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Presbyterian College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 45 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 42 | ||
| Pharmacy | 41 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 33 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | ||
| History, General | 18 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 224 | 33 | 41 |
Presbyterian College has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 36% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 50% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Presbyterian College has published 860 scientific papers with 16,753 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 25 |
| 1993 | 10 | 25 |
| 1994 | 5 | 31 |
| 1995 | 6 | 28 |
| 1996 | 12 | 52 |
| 1997 | 5 | 31 |
| 1998 | 4 | 200 |
| 1999 | 4 | 59 |
| 2000 | 3 | 66 |
| 2001 | 4 | 66 |
| 2002 | 5 | 66 |
| 2003 | 5 | 122 |
| 2004 | 10 | 109 |
| 2005 | 12 | 150 |
| 2006 | 9 | 143 |
| 2007 | 11 | 142 |
| 2008 | 12 | 193 |
| 2009 | 15 | 241 |
| 2010 | 18 | 247 |
| 2011 | 18 | 287 |
| 2012 | 17 | 367 |
| 2013 | 25 | 432 |
| 2014 | 33 | 521 |
| 2015 | 35 | 678 |
| 2016 | 44 | 730 |
| 2017 | 57 | 827 |
| 2018 | 51 | 895 |
| 2019 | 47 | 1148 |
| 2020 | 39 | 1369 |
| 2021 | 49 | 1557 |
| 2022 | 33 | 1633 |
| 2023 | 26 | 1711 |
| 2024 | 24 | 1607 |
Presbyterian College alumni
-
Tim Scott
- Enrolled in Presbyterian College
- Studied in 1983-1984
- Occupations
- entrepreneurpoliticianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Timothy Eugene Scott is an American businessman and politician serving as the junior United States senator from South Carolina since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Charleston County Council, a state representative, and a U.S. Representative. He also worked in financial services before entering politics. Scott is the longest-serving Black senator in the U.S. Senate's 235-year history, and the first to serve in both the House and Senate.
-
Ralph Norman
- Enrolled in Presbyterian College
- In 1975 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- real estate developerpolitician
- Biography
-
Ralph Warren Norman Jr. is an American real estate developer and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2017. His district includes most of the South Carolina side of the Charlotte metropolitan area, along with outer portions of the Upstate and Midlands. A member of the Republican Party, Norman served as the South Carolina state representative for the 48th district from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2017.
-
Justin Bethel
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Justin Andrew Bethel is an American former professional football cornerback and special teamer. He played college football for the Presbyterian Blue Hose and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft.
-
Bebo Norman
- Occupations
- composersinger
- Biography
-
Jeffery Stephen "Bebo" Norman is a contemporary Christian musician from Columbus, Georgia, US. His most successful album to date is Myself When I Am Real, which included hit songs "Great Light of the World" and "Falling Down". Other popular songs by Norman include "Disappear", "Nothing Without You", "I Will Lift My Eyes", and "Borrow Mine". He initially gained popularity when touring with another Christian band, Caedmon's Call. Norman's fans call themselves Simpletons. Norman is married to Roshare Finecey.
General info
| Alternative names | PC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1880 |
| Motto | Dum Vivimus Servimus While We Live We Serve |
| Colors | garnet, blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 270 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 503 South Broad Street Clinton, South Carolina, 29325 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 8648332820 |