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Presbyterian College, commonly referred to as PC, is a private, liberal arts college located in Clinton, South Carolina, United States. The college was founded by William Plumer Jacobs, a Presbyterian minister, in 1880. Presbyterian College's campus is spread across an area of 240 acres. The college offers majors, minors, and pre-professional programs in diverse subject areas including arts, business, music, religion, law, medicine, education, languages, and theater.
The athletics teams of Presbyterian College compete in the NCAA Division I. The college is also a member of the Big South Conference. The teams are nicknamed the Blue Hose, and they participate in sports including baseball, football, cross country, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, and volleyball.
Presbyterian College is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Clinton, SC. 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.
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 science, music, and mathematics.
Presbyterian College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 500 to 610 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 530 and 640.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Presbyterian College does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Presbyterian College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 1,180 students (1,148 full-time equivalent).
Presbyterian College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Presbyterian College makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Big South 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Presbyterian College
503 S Broad St
Clinton, SC 29325
General Phone: (864) 833-2820
http://www.presby.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 71 | political science, history, English, sociology, Spanish language, German language, foreign language and literature, social services, ... |
| Business And Management | 50 | business management, managerial economics, accounting |
| Science | 31 | biology, chemistry, physics, physics courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, social studies teaching, special ed, elementary school teaching, music teaching, education |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion, religious music |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Presbyterian College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 226 | 36 |
In 2007, Presbyterian College had a total enrollment of 1,180 students (1,148 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 69% |
| Georgia | 13% |
| North Carolina | 8% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Presbyterian College offers campus housing for 1,152 of its 1,148 (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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,138 | 806 | 71% | 289 | 36% |
| Men | 552 | 388 | 70% | 163 | 42% |
| Women | 586 | 418 | 71% | 126 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,320 |
| Room and board | $ 7,610 |
| Room charge | $ 3,720 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,428 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,140 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,485 |
Financial Aid:
Presbyterian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 344500)
Presbyterian College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $67,650 | 5 | $70,448 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $58,618 | 14 | $56,571 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $48,949 | 10 | $48,534 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $40,643 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $61,169 | 30 | $55,516 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big South Conference |
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 159 | 102 | 261 |
| Football | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 6 | 16 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 58 | 73 | 131 |
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
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Presbyterian College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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
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