# Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/presbyterian-college

Presbyterian College is a private nonprofit college in Clinton, SC with 852 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants, and admitted students average 1118 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,154 per year ($19,817 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,828 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 68% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 3,359 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,430 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 500–620 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 480–580 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–26 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $62,851 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $20,154 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $19,817 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,285 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,503 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,399 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $22,284 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 852 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 52% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $61,828 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 (FY2024) |

## What Presbyterian College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## FAQ

**What is Presbyterian College's acceptance rate?**

Presbyterian College admits 68% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Presbyterian College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–580 on SAT Math; the average total is 1118.

**What ACT score do you need for Presbyterian College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–26.

**Is Presbyterian College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Presbyterian College?**

In Fall 2023, 3,359 students applied to Presbyterian College and 2,430 were admitted; 265 enrolled.

**Does Presbyterian College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Presbyterian College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Presbyterian College require an essay?**

Presbyterian College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Presbyterian College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $62,851 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,154.

**What is Presbyterian College's graduation rate?**

52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 218539. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology