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Students attend Erskine College And Seminary in Due West, South Carolina, a rural area. The school is proud of its Reformed Presbyterian Church status. Erskine College And Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Erskine College And Seminary has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music and science.
Erskine College And Seminary is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 610. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Erskine College And Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 890 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Erskine College And Seminary are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Erskine College And Seminary has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Erskine College And Seminary offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. Erskine College And Seminary offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Erskine exists to prepare persons for responsible living, service, and ministry in both Church and society. As a community devoted to Christian commitment and excellence in learning, Erskine accomplishes its mission through undergraduate liberal arts and graduate theological education."
More complete details are provided below.
Erskine College And Seminary
2 Washington St
Due West, SC 29639
General Phone: (864) 379-2131
Admissions Phone: (864) 379-8838
Financial Aid Phone: (864) 379-8832
http://www.erskine.edu
Erskine College And Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 68 | ministry, theology, religious education, bible studies, pastoral counseling, philosophy, religion, religious music, ... |
| Business And Management | 35 | business management |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences, physical science courses, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, music teaching, social studies teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | history, English, Spanish language, American studies, French language |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, exercise science, health and fitness |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Erskine College And Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 145 | 30 |
| First-professional degree | 35 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 17 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 11 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Erskine College And Seminary had a total enrollment of 890 students (795 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 59% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| First Professional | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 64% |
| North Carolina | 17% |
| Georgia | 7% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Erskine College And Seminary offers campus housing for 654 of its 795 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Due West, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 854 | 596 | 70% | 181 | 30% |
| Men | 347 | 260 | 75% | 91 | 35% |
| Women | 507 | 336 | 66% | 90 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (864) 379-8838
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,042 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,042 |
| Room and board | $ 6,426 |
| Room charge | $ 3,126 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,208 |
Financial Aid:
Erskine College And Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (864) 379-8832
Erskine College And Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $58,391 | 3 | $54,254 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $48,073 | 3 | $43,591 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $40,055 | 8 | $40,560 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $52,236 | 14 | $44,144 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 61 | 127 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 38 | 60 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Erskine College And Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Reformed Presbyterian Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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