C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
75/100 · earnings-weighted

Presbyterian College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Clinton, South Carolina 29325
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
A+
92/100
Prestige
D
33/100

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

1,136
Total Enrollment
62%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
72%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$60,194
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,387
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,000
Median debt at graduation
51.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,118
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
33.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st 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 Presbyterian 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$41,228$67,278-1%#472 of 1176#251$24,625
Political Science and Government$34,712$57,154-10%#394 of 565#220$27,000
Psychology$23,510$48,208-5%#639 of 1027#305$26,000
History$35,265$45,470-10%#368 of 459#243$25,000
Biology$30,034————$24,799

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 Presbyterian College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $162,576
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,685/mo — vs ~$735/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29178 (8.5% cap, Whitmire)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $40,200 $40,200
Room $6,613
Board $6,100
Total Cost (On-Campus) $60,509 $60,509

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
56%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,136
Total Students
56%
Women
96%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Hispanic 8%
Black 16%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 95%
Hybrid (Some Online) 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Presbyterian College?
Presbyterian College has an acceptance rate of 72%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Presbyterian College?
Tuition at Presbyterian College is $40,200 for in-state students and $40,200 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Presbyterian College?
The graduation rate at Presbyterian College is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Presbyterian College a good school?
Presbyterian College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Presbyterian College?
Presbyterian College has a total enrollment of 1,136 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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