About Presbyterian College
Presbyterian College is a fully accredited, private, residential, baccalaureate institution related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). PC provides a top quality liberal arts education within a community of faith, learning, and intellectual freedom.
Mission Statement
"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."
Presbyterian College was founded in 1880 by the Rev. William Plumer Jacobs, an early minister of First Presbyterian Church in Clinton, S.C. The college was a response to the educational and social needs of local Civil War orphans, a ministry that coincided with the founding of Thornwell Home for Children a few years earlier.
Grounded by its core values of liberal learning, Christian faith, service, honor, community, and vigor - PC is a college that focuses on whole-person education and represents the best in service, honor, and community relationships. It remains true to its past while moving toward the future as one of the Southeast's leading institutions of higher learning.
Its compelling motto? - Dum Vivimus Servimus, "While We Live, We Serve."
Quick Facts
Classification
Carnegie One Liberal Arts College (top ranking)
Students
1200 students represent 29 states and 7 foreign countries
50% male, 50% female
95% of the student body lives on campus
Campus
PC's 240-acre campus and Georgian architecture blends new buildings with historic buildings; five are on the National Register of Historic Places. As you walk the gracious oak tree-lined sidewalks and through the shaded plazas, you say to yourself, "This is what a college should look like!"
Location
We are nestled in the college town of Clinton, South Carolina, a central location in the southeast. Our location provides easy access to mountains and beaches as well as Greenville, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, and Columbia, SC.
Academics
Faculty
84 full-time professors
94% have their doctorate or an equivalent degree.
Six PC professors have been named South Carolina Professor of the Year, more than any other school in the state.
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Average Class Size
13-15 students
SAT/ACT Scores for recent freshman class
Mid 50th percentile range: 1050-1250 for the SAT, 24-28 for the ACT
Average GPA for recent freshman class
3.35 on a 4.0 scale
Degree Majors and Programs
Number of Majors
34 (Complete list of PC's majors and programs)
Pre-Professional Programs
Allied Health Sciences, dental, environmental sciences, law, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, theological studies, veterinary medicine, Army ROTC, and ministry
PC students have acceptance rates of 90% and higher into schools of medicine, law, religion, business, and other graduate programs.
Special Emphasis Programs
PC has study abroad opportunities in over 25 countries. You'll find a Summer Fellows program for faculty/student research. Internship opportunities abound in many venues, both in and out of state.
Cooperative & Dual-Degree Programs
Engineering (with Auburn, Clemson, and Vanderbilt Universities)
Forestry/Environmental Science (with Duke University)
Religion (with Union Theological Seminary)
Foreign & Special Study
We offer foreign-study programs in 25 countries.
We offer special programs through Oxford University (England), Guizhou University (China), Han Nam University (South Korea), Abo Akademi (Finland), and the American University Consortium in Washington, D.C.
Campus Life
Student Life
You'll find more than 70 clubs and organizations. If you don't find one that suits your interests, you can start one of your own.
Eight national fraternities and four national sororities enjoy an active social, service, and academic life. (45% of students participate in Greek organizations)
Varsity Athletics
PC is a member of the Big South Conference with (FCS-football) 16 varsity sports teams
For men: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis
For women: basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball
Expenses for 2009-10
Comprehensive fee: 37,225 (includes full-time tuition [$26,436], general fees, technology fee, room, and board)
Financial Aid
Approximately 90% of the students at PC receive some type of financial assistance.
Cultural events on campus
Your college experience will be enhanced by lectures, convocations, and fine arts events.
This diverse series complements the your academic program by presenting
prominent speakers, films, plays, recitals, and concerts. Attendance at these events
provides an opportunity for you to become better educated in the liberal arts
tradition. >>> Cultural Events Calendar
