Presbyterian College
Liberal arts college · Clinton, SC · 852 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
68%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
980–1200
ACT (middle 50%)
21–26
Average net price
$20,154
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$62,851
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
52%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Presbyterian College?
Presbyterian College accepts about 68 of every 100 applicants (68%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 980 and 1200 on the SAT. A score at or above 1200 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 980, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–26.
The latest federal data says Presbyterian College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Presbyterian College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Presbyterian College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $62,851 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $20,154 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $46,160 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$46,160
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$46,160
- Room & board$14,134
- Total cost of attendance$62,851
- Average net price after grants$20,154
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Psychology, Social Sciences, History.
Presbyterian College FAQ
- What is Presbyterian College's acceptance rate?
- 68% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Presbyterian College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 980–1200. Aim for 1200 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Presbyterian College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–26.
- Is Presbyterian College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Presbyterian College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Presbyterian College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Presbyterian College cost?
- About $62,851 a year before aid; $20,154 on average after grants.
- What is Presbyterian College's FAFSA school code?
- 003445. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Presbyterian College receives your information.
- What is Presbyterian College's graduation rate?
- 52% of students finish within six years.
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