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Presbyterian College
Presbyterian College says yes to 68.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $60,194 median earnings.
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Presbyterian College anchors the college town of Clinton, SC, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $67,278 four years out. 33.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 852 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1080 and 1280 — above the SC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Presbyterian College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Presbyterian College received 3,359 applications and admitted 2,430 (72.3%), with 265 enrolling.
You can apply to Presbyterian College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1080 and 1280; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 620 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Presbyterian College compares
| Presbyterian College | South Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 68.4% | 72.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,910 | $17,440 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $60,194 | $44,354 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Presbyterian College: $60,194 median at year ten, versus $44,354 across South Carolina institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $44,910 regardless of where you're from. At Presbyterian College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 852 — Presbyterian College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
51.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 49% don't — ask a Presbyterian College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Presbyterian College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,278 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,154 |
| Psychology, General | $48,208 |
| History | $45,470 |
Median earnings for these 4 Presbyterian College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $60,194 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 29 additional Presbyterian College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Presbyterian College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1080–1280 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 68.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Presbyterian College's acceptance rate?
72.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,430 admitted from 3,359 applicants.
How much does Presbyterian College cost?
At Presbyterian College, published tuition is $44,910 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Presbyterian College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Presbyterian College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $60,194 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in South Carolina
- North Greenville University — 66.7% admitted
- University of South Carolina Aiken — 78.5% admitted
- University of South Carolina Beaufort — 72.5% admitted
- University of South Carolina-Columbia — 60.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.