About Presbyterian College

Located in Clinton, SC, Presbyterian College is a top-ranked Carnegie One Liberal Arts College affiliated with Presbyterian Church (USA). The Washington Monthly recently ranked PC #26 among all colleges and universities in the United States. The John Templeton Foundation recognizes PC as a character-building college that educates the whole person, not just the intellect.

Location

Clinton, SC is a college town with a population of 10,000, located just 30 minutes from Greenville and Spartanburg, SC and only an hour away from Columbia, SC. The upstate location provides easy access to mountains and beaches as well as Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, Ga.

Students

1200 undergraduates from 29 states and
7 countries
50% male, 50% female
95% live on campus

Students have acceptance rates of 90% and higher into schools of medicine, law, religion, business, and other graduate programs.

SAT/ACT Score for recent freshman class: Mid 50th percentile range
(1050-1250 for SAT; 24-28 for the ACT)

Average GPA of recent freshman class: 3.35 on 4.0 scale

Faculty

84, 94% with the highest degree in their field
Six professors have been named South Carolina Professor of the Year, more than any other college or university in the state.

Student-Faculty Ratio

13:1

Average Class Size

14 students

Academics

34 majors
47 minors
16 pre-professional and dual-degree programs

Cultural enrichment program, required for graduation
Semester-long and shorter study abroad programs
Internship programs
Summer research program

School of Pharmacy

Planning to open in 2010

Campus

240 acres and Georgian architecture blend new and historic buildings
30 major buildings

6 facilities have been built within the last 10 years, including a new science building, two new residence halls, a new football stadium, a new soccer complex, and one new administrative building

6 facilities have been renovated within the last 10 years, including the student campus center, library, auditorium, an academic building, a residence hall, and the baseball complex

5 buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places

Student Life

More than 50 clubs and organizations
Eight national fraternities
Four national sororities

Athletics

One of the smallest Division 1 schools in the country
16 sports teams, including eight for men and eight for women

Tuition 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 students receive financial assistance.

Contact us

Admissions 1(800)960-7583 admissions@presby.edu

Alumni (864)833-8284

Business Office (864)833-7173

Financial Aid (864)833-8290

Giving (864)833-8007