About Presbyterian College

Founded in 1880, Presbyterian College. is a Private college. Located in South Carolina, which is a city setting in South Carolina, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,063 full time undergraduate students, and 289 full time graduate students.

The Presbyterian College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 98 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Presbyterian College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate59%
Application Deadline1-Nov
Application Fee0
SAT Range1000-1210
ACT Range21-28

Admissions at PC are considered Selective, with ,17% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 11 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

88% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 67% were in the top quarter, and 31% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Presbyterian College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
30%
“We know about current events and vote”
70%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
73%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
45%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
70%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
90%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
10%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
70%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
20%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
30%
“We know about current events and vote”
70%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
73%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
45%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
70%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
90%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
10%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
70%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
20%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
Write a review, Enter to win $1,000 Scholarship

  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    30 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    20 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    33 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    33 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    33 Students rated class size 4.8 stars. 88 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    33 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    33 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    33 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

Presbyterian College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Presbyterian College?

18 Students rated Presbyterian College

Jeremiah - 11/18/2023

I love it

Joshawna - 07/20/2020

It’s a wonderful environment to learn and experience life while learning new things about yourself and how you deal with things.

Datreona - 06/09/2020

Presbyterian College is great school to learn because the main focus is getting a full liberal arts education. The teachers like for the students to assert their opinions into all discussions. The college campus is pretty safe except for a few incidents that have occurred. Their plenty of clubs and activities that students can get involved in . The campus is small which allows for all the students, faculty and staff to know each other.

Zech - 05/16/2020

PC is not your typical college, for starters, it is the smallest Division 1 college in the nation. The location is in a very small historic city with the nearest Walmart 15 minutes away. If you want to see the city you can either drive an hour to Colombia and an hour to Clemson or 45 minutes to Greenville. The majority of people are athletes as having all been recruited by PC the student that are not athletes are natives of close cities in South Carolina. The campus is small but nice making everything within walking distance. The housing at PC is hit or miss as Georgia Hall dorms are by far the nicest dorms to offer but the newly built apartment-style rooms are very appealing to all students to stay in. Food options are also hit or miss having only two buildings for food the cafeteria called GDH and springs which includes a boar's head sandwich shop and Moe's inside. I believe if you are an athlete and have a strong group of friends that you hang out with you can make your time they're manageable. In my opinion but if you are an athlete and do not like the circumstances that you are in and all your friends are transferring out makes it very difficult for you to enjoy your time there.

Presbyterian College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Presbyterian College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Presbyterian College is 59%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    From my college experience, I've gotten confidence and motivation. The community here at school has taught me how to be who I am and how to love that person no matter what. I finally have a plan for my life and am excited to see it unfold. The dedication and patience shown to me at this school have changed who I am and who I want to be, and therefore, have changed my life. I now know how I can lead my life to be a better person and to help others, and that is the best thing I could have asked for in college.

    Read all 26 answers

  3. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Parties at fraternity houses, basketball camps for high school teams, its silly mascot (the Blue Hose), being a private, liberal-arts school, what's known as "The PC Bubble," which describes the seclusion from the outside world, both because the school is in the middle of nowhere, and because the students can be closed-minded and naive when it comes to the bigger picture. In a lot of ways, PC is similar to high school, due to its small size and rural location that keep everyone very close together.

    Read all 8 answers

  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Presbyterian college is academically and socially challenging.

    Read all 7 answers

  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I would say that the worst thing is that it is located in such a small town.

    Read all 7 answers

  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known how difficult the classes were in some of the majors and how hard I would have to work to do well.

    Read all 6 answers

  7. Describe the students at your school.

    Students at my school all care about their grades.

    Read all 5 answers

  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I liked the small campus and small town feel. I liked the close knitness of the community and the dedication to service this as well as the strong Honor Code embeded in the school.

    Read all 4 answers

  9. What's unique about your campus?

    My favorite thing about Presbyterian College is the professors. The professors here strive to get to know you and really have your best interest in mind. They take the time to learn your name, what learning techniques work best for each student, and try to incoorporate all those techniques into lecture. If you aren't doing well in a class the professor will pull you aside or e-mail you and ask how they can help you do better. It's a really nice feeling knowing your professors care so much about your success.

    Read all 4 answers

  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    PC is a tough school. If you are the kind of student who is content with doing little to no work and just sliding by, don't come to PC. The professors are always happy to help you do better, but only if you care enough to want to do better. If you do little to no work here, you will fail. Lazy students and students who do not really care about their education should not come to PC.

    Read all 3 answers

  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The meal plan is too expensive for the quality (you might as well eat at one of the local restaurants for every meal and not optional for students living on campus. The meal plan is also very inconvenient for students with special food needs; it should be optional.

    Read all 3 answers

  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The type of person who should attend this school would be someone with morals and a high sense of self respect. Someone who likes to have fun and socialize, but knows when to buckle down and work hard. Someone with a sense of direction in life and a strong will to achieve. Most students are very serious about school and make focusing on school work their top priority, followed closely by strong involvement in extra-curricular activities. Everybody is very friendly and accepting of one another, allowing strong expression of individuality without concern for what others may think.

    Read all 2 answers

  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I tell them how hard it actually is and how post graduate schools see it as a very good school.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

54%

female

46%

male

1,063

Total Undergrad Enrollment

289

Total Grad Students

26%

Out-Of-State

70%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

85

Student Organizations

6

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

85%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
13%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
72%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Presbyterian College receive some sort of financial aid. 34% were awarded federal grants. While 60% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$37,142

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$10,044

Room and Board

48,386

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,090
$30 - $48K
$15,184
$48 - $75K
$17,025
$75 - $110K
$21,306
$110K & UP
$27,011

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

FIND SCHOLARSHIPS

Find your perfect match from over 3 million scholarships!

START YOUR SEARCH

CAN YOU GET INTO Presbyterian College?

Complete your profile to see if this school is a fit for you, and what your chances of admitance are.

START YOUR SEARCH

TOP STUDENT RATED COLLEGES IN South Carolina

View All Colleges in South Carolina