Erskine College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Erskine College is a private nonprofit institution located in Due West, South Carolina with approximately 766 undergraduate students enrolled. Erskine College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,525 per year. The graduation rate is 45%, and the typical graduate earns $41,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Erskine College is a private Christian college in Due West, South Carolina, United States. It is an undergraduate liberal arts college and a graduate theological seminary. The college was founded in 1839 by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Its sports teams compete in NCAA Division II as a member of Conference Carolinas.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 49% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention rate suggest that nearly half of students who start don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking about on any campus visit. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a remarkably low $9,500, and the small Christian liberal arts environment in Due West will genuinely appeal to students seeking a faith-integrated, close-knit community. Worth considering if that ARP/Christian mission resonates with your family and you have a clear plan for staying enrolled, but look elsewhere if you need strong career-earnings outcomes — the $41,500 median earnings at 10 years is modest.
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Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (766 undergraduates).
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