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Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC·Private nonprofit·862 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

72%
Accept
862
Students
$20,899
Net Price
62%
Grad Rate
$50,800
Earnings
10 yr
$13,000
Debt

About This School

Presbyterian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Clinton, South Carolina with approximately 862 undergraduate students enrolled. Presbyterian College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,899 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $50,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Presbyterian College (PC) is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1880 and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 62% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. On the plus side, median debt at graduation is just $13,000 — well below the national average — and the net price of around $21K/year suggests solid aid packaging for a private school. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit liberal arts community in rural South Carolina and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but look hard at what's driving that retention gap before you decide.

Founded
1880
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing21%
Psychology20%
Biological Sciences17%
Social Sciences8%
English8%
Education5%
Computer Science4%
Physical Sciences3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Tim ScottRalph Norman

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1214
Reading 75th %ile650
Math 75th %ile630

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$43,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,300
Avg Net Price
$20,899
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants28%
Median debt at graduation$13,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
62%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
74%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$50,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$13,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$13,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$50,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White61%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (862 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Presbyterian College

503 South Broad Street

Clinton, SC 29325

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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