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Presbyterian College

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world rank  3340

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Overview

Founded in 1880, the Presbyterian College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Clinton (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), South Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Presbyterian College (PC) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Presbyterian College (PC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 145-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Presbyterian College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Presbyterian College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Presbyterian College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Presbyterian College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym PC
Founded 1880
Motto Dum Vivimus Servimus
While We Live We Serve
Colours Garnet and blue
Mascot
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University Location

Address 503 South Broad Street
Clinton
29325-9989 South Carolina
United States
Presbyterian College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Presbyterian College Phone Number (864) 833 2820
Presbyterian College Fax Number (864) 833 8481
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Presbyterian College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Presbyterian College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Presbyterian College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Presbyterian College.



Presbyterian College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro)
International
students
40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Presbyterian College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Presbyterian College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Presbyterian College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Presbyterian College's Admission Office Admission Office

503 South Broad Street
Clinton 29325-9989
(864) 833 8230
800 960 7583

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Presbyterian College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Presbyterian College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Presbyterian College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Presbyterian College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Presbyterian College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Presbyterian College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Presbyterian College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Presbyterian College is Christian-Presbyterian Religious Affiliation

Christian-Presbyterian. Presbyterian Church (USA) - www.pcusa.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Presbyterian College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Presbyterian College's Library
Presbyterian College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 111,076 physical volumes, 10,965 physical media, 1,174,019 digital/electronic media and 186 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. Presbyterian College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Presbyterian College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Presbyterian College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,122 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Presbyterian College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Presbyterian College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Presbyterian College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Presbyterian College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Presbyterian College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Presbyterian College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Presbyterian College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Presbyterian College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Presbyterian College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Presbyterian College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Presbyterian College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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