Quick facts about Presbyterian College
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.
Location
PC is nestled in the college town of Clinton, South Carolina, a central location in the southeast. The 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
Accreditation
Presbyterian College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Baccalaureate and Doctoral degrees.
Degree Majors and Programs
Number of Majors
31 (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. Professors and students research together in the Summer Fellows program. 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
Foreign-study programs in 25 countries
Special programs are offered 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
More than 70 clubs and organizations. Students can start their own if they don't find one that suits their interests.
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) 15 varsity sports teams
For men: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, and tennis
For women: basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball
Expenses for 2011-12
Comprehensive fee: $39,950 (includes full-time tuition [$28,680], general fees, technology fee, room, and board)
Financial Aid
Approximately 90% of the students at PC receive some type of financial assistance.
Contact us
Admissions 1(800)960-7583 admissions@presby.edu
Alumni 1(864)833-8284
Business Office 1(864)833-7173
Financial Aid 1(864)833-8290
Giving 1(864)833-8007
