City Town Info

Presbyterian College, South Carolina

Overview of Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Clinton, South Carolina. The school has a Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation. Presbyterian College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

There are more programs of study at Presbyterian College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include music, mathematics, science, and drama and performing arts.

Presbyterian College Selectivity

Presbyterian College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 510 to 620 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 520 and 620. Presbyterian College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Presbyterian College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.

Student Body

Presbyterian College, in 2005, had 1,196 students (1,161 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Presbyterian College belong to the South Atlantic Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The compelling purpose of Presbyterian College, as a church-related college, is to develop within the framework of Christian faith the mental, physical, moral, and spiritual capacities of each student in preparation for a lifetime of personal and vocational fulfillment and responsible contribution to our democratic society and the world community. The following goals guide the College in its attempt to fulfill its mission: To help students gain a basic knowledge of humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, a special competence in one or more particular areas of study, and an ability to see these studies as part of the larger search for truth; To develop in students the ability to think clearly and independently, to make critical judgments, and to communicate effectively in both speech and writing; To foster in students an aesthetic appreciation of the arts and literature; To acquaint students with the teachings and values of the Christian faith; To help students develop moral and ethical commitments, including service to others; To help students attain a sense of dignity, self-worth, and appreciation of other persons with diverse backgrounds; To encourage in students an appreciation for teamwork and for physical fitness and athletic skills that will contribute to lifelong health; To foster in students an appreciation of, and concern for, the environment and natural resources."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College
503 S Broad St
Clinton, SC 29325
General Phone: (864) 833-2820
Admissions Phone: (864) 833-8230
Financial Aid Phone: (864) 833-8290
http://www.presby.edu

Presbyterian College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Presbyterian College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management51business management, accounting, managerial economics
Science40biology, physics, chemistry
Liberal Arts36political science, history, English, sociology, Spanish language, economics, German language, foreign language and literature, ...
Therapy And Counseling27psychology
Education And Teaching25early childhood education, special ed, elementary school teaching, social studies teaching, middle school teaching, music teaching, education
Religion And Philosophy18religion, religious music, philosophy and religious studies
Computer Science And Engineering7computer science
Mathematics6mathematics
Music5music performance, music
Fine Arts5fine arts studies, art history and criticism
Drama And Performing Arts5drama
Art Studies0art studies

Number of programs and degrees for Presbyterian College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree22535

Student Body

In 2005, Presbyterian College had a total enrollment of 1,196 students (1,161 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men51%
Women49%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White92%
Black5%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1949%
20-2143%
22-246%
25-290%
30-340%
35-390%
40-490%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Carolina61%
Georgia26%
Florida3%
North Carolina3%
Alabama2%
Tennessee1%
Virginia1%
Foreign countries1%
Ohio1%
New York1%

Presbyterian College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time82 %

Presbyterian College Room and Board (2005)

Presbyterian College offers campus housing for 1,138 of its 1,161 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Clinton, 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 19 meals per week.

Presbyterian College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,11084676%31337%
Men53939573%16041%
Women57145179%15334%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal510620
SAT Math520620
ACT Composite2126

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT96%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT51%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended

Admissions Phone Number: (864) 833-8230

Presbyterian College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 21,222
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 21,222
Room and board$ 6,800
Room charge$ 3,340
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,978
Books and supplies$ 1,072
Other expenses$ 4,023

Financial Aid:
Presbyterian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 344500)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (864) 833-8290

Presbyterian College Faculty

Presbyterian College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4211
Non-tenured, but on tenure track139
Non-tenured and not on tenure track22

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year28$60,2477$59,055
Associate professoracademic year16$51,4655$49,515
Assistant professoracademic year11$44,4029$44,070
Instructoracademic year2*1*
All faculty totalacademic year57$54,00422$49,811

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Presbyterian College Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballSouth Atlantic Conference
BasketballSouth Atlantic Conference
BaseballSouth Atlantic Conference
TrackSouth Atlantic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total11659175
Football47047
Basketball101020
Baseball16016
Track6713
All Other Sports374279

Presbyterian College Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General

FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Presbyterian College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Presbyterian College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Presbyterian College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Presbyterian College % of degrees in science
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Presbyterian College Number of degree programs
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Presbyterian College % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Presbyterian College % of degrees in mathematics
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Presbyterian College % of students from other states
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Presbyterian College % of degrees in drama and performing arts
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Presbyterian College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Presbyterian College % of degrees in music
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Presbyterian College Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
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
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

Schools Similar to Presbyterian College

Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Presbyterian College.

Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Presbyterian College

(What are QuickSchools?)

Music

Science

Mathematics

Hotels Near Presbyterian College

Clinton Hotels Near Presbyterian College

College and Career Sections of the Site

  • College Search Tools and Reference. Find colleges by location, size, degree programs, athletics, admission requirements, student body characteristics, and more.
  • Career Directory. Detailed info on hundreds of career types, including numbers of jobs and salaries by city.

Link to This Resource Page

Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.

Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1