C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

Erskine College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Due West, South Carolina 29639
Erskine College campus, Due West, SC
Erskine College campus, Due West, SC. Photo: Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 49%
Outcomes
C+
63/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
B
73/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

984
Total Enrollment
49%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
61%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Erskine College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$53,459
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,618
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
45.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
20
Median ACT
46.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 51% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 64th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Erskine College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$35,695$54,921-20%#967 of 1176#807$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Erskine College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $286,660
  • Avg rent near campus: $855/mo — vs ~$667/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29624 (6.5% cap, Anderson)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $34,435 $34,435
Room $6,000
Board $6,450
Total Cost (On-Campus) $55,360 $55,360

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
67%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

984
Total Students
29%
Women
99%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Hispanic 4%
Black 18%
Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%
Hybrid (Some Online) 47%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Erskine College?
Erskine College has an acceptance rate of 61%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Erskine College?
Tuition at Erskine College is $34,435 for in-state students and $34,435 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Erskine College?
The graduation rate at Erskine College is 49%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Erskine College a good school?
Erskine College has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Erskine College?
Erskine College has a total enrollment of 984 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology