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Presbyterian College

503 South Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325
Tel: (864)833-2820
Private not-for-profit | 1,403 students
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The compelling purpose of Presbyterian College, as a church-related college, is to develop within the framework of Christianfaith the mental, physical, moral, and spiritual capacities of each student in preparation for a lifetime of personal andvocational fulfillment and responsible contribution to our democratic society and the world community.

School Overview:

Presbyterian College
CountyLaurens County, SC
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		111 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment1,403 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students		1,380 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students		23 students137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students		1,172 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students		231 students129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		-1%
% Asian		-2%
% Hawaiian		-1%
% Hispanic		2%3%
% Black		6%6%
% White		90%84%
% Two or more races		2%2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$32,680$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$32,680$24,744
 
Percent Admitted58%64%
SAT Reading (25-75%)480-590450-570
SAT Math (25-75%)495-600460-573
SAT Writing (25-75%)470-580440-570
ACT Composite (25-75%)22-2720-25

School Notes:

  • PC is proud to have been a part of the community since 1880 and remains a dedicated partner indeveloping the region's economy and its high quality of life. The academics programs consists of challenging, career-orientedliberal arts and science curriculum with 30 majors and 42 minors. Bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees areoffered.
  • Educational institutions' reputations are built upon the quality of the faculty, students, and alumni.At PC you will find a gifted faculty dedicated to teaching talented and ambitious students who go on to lives of leadershipin their chosen professions. In support of the missions of Presbyterian College and the Department of Student Life,Leadership Programs are designed to empower students, faculty, and staff with practical leadership skills for living andworking in an increasingly global and etchnologically advanced society.
  • PC is rated among the outstanding liberal arts colleges in America by such publications as Peterson's,Barron's, Fiske's, Washington Monthly, and U.S. News and World Report.
  • PC is located in Clinton, South Carolina, at the junction of Interstate highways 26 and 385. Drivingtime is approximately three hours from Atlanta and two hours from Charlotte.
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