Presbyterian College

https://www.presby.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,220

2.19% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,170

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.43%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

71%

1,964 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,231

94.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.2%

155 Graduates

About

Presbyterian College is a higher education institution located in Laurens County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Presbyterian College were Pharmacy (52 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 227 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Presbyterian College. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (175 degrees), 7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Presbyterian College is $38,220, which is $9,715 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Presbyterian College is $38,220, which is $9,715 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,170.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Presbyterian College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,220

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Presbyterian College was $38,220. The cost of tuition at Presbyterian College is $9,715 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Presbyterian College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,170

2021 Value

3.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Presbyterian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,170. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Presbyterian College grew by 3.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Presbyterian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,650

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Presbyterian College was of $10,650 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 5.29% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Presbyterian College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Presbyterian College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.68% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Presbyterian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.43%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Presbyterian College was 1.43%, which represents 4 out of the 280 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Presbyterian College received 1,964 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.58% annual growth. Out of those 1,964 applicants, 1,394 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71% acceptance rate.

There were 1,231 students enrolled at Presbyterian College in 2021. 39% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Presbyterian College has an overall enrollment yield of 16.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,394

Accepted Out of 1,964

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Presbyterian College was 71% (1,394 admissions from 1,964 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 70.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.58%, while admissions declined by −2.38%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Presbyterian College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

39%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

39% of enrolled first-time students at Presbyterian College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Presbyterian College had a total enrollment of 1,231 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Presbyterian College is 1,161 students and the part-time enrollment is 70. This means that 94.3% of students enrolled at Presbyterian College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Presbyterian College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.2% White, 17.4% Black or African American, 5.85% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Two or More Races, 1.87% Asian, 0.244% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Presbyterian College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.4%), followed by White Male (29.8%) and Black or African American Male (12.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.7%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Black or African American Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Presbyterian College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,231 students. The full-time enrollment at Presbyterian College is 1,161 and the part-time enrollment is 70. This means that 94.3% of students enrolled at Presbyterian College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Presbyterian College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Presbyterian College was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Presbyterian College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Presbyterian College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
827 enrolled students
Black or African American
214 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
72 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Presbyterian College is 67.2% White, 17.4% Black or African American, 5.85% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Two or More Races, 1.87% Asian, 0.244% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6 students (0.487%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 73 more women than men received degrees from Presbyterian College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Presbyterian College is white (175 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Presbyterian College is Pharmacy (52 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Presbyterian College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (20 degrees awarded), Biology (49 degrees), and English (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Presbyterian College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (535,048 people), Physicians (464,147 people), Other managers (454,692 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (418,319 people), and Postsecondary teachers (341,058 people).

The most specialized majors at Presbyterian College in 2021 are History (20 degrees awarded), Biology (49 degrees), English (11 degrees), Psychology (22 degrees), and Social Sciences (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Presbyterian College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Presbyterian College are History (20 degrees awarded), Biology (49 degrees), English (11 degrees), Psychology (22 degrees), and Social Sciences (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Presbyterian College are Elementary & secondary schools (1,025,009 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (784,434 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (746,361 people), Legal services (434,437 people), and Computer Systems Design (314,128 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Presbyterian College.

Most Common (2021)

General Biological Sciences
44 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Presbyterian College was General Biological Sciences with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Presbyterian College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

150

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Presbyterian College, which is 0.513 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (150).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Presbyterian College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Presbyterian College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.27 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Presbyterian College in Pharmacy, which is 3 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 61% of students graduating from Presbyterian College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Presbyterian College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
175 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Presbyterian College is white (175 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

0.441% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
118 degrees awarded
White Male
57 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Presbyterian College is white female (118 degrees awarded). There were 2.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (57 degrees).

Operations

Presbyterian College has an endowment valued at nearly $111M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 26.6M (24%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Presbyterian College had a total salary expenditure of 44.3M. Presbyterian College employs 45 Professors, 29 Associate professors and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Presbyterian College are Male Professor (34), Female Assistant professor (17), and Female Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Presbyterian College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 85 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

Endowment

$111M

2021 Endowment

25.8%

growth from 2020

Presbyterian College has an endowment valued at about $111M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Presbyterian College grew 25.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $58.5M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Presbyterian College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$20.5M

2021 Salaries

1.92%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Presbyterian College paid a median of $20.5M in salaries, which represents 46.3% of their overall expenditure ($44.3M) and a 1.92% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.38M

Instructional Salaries

105

Number of Employees

In 2021, Presbyterian College paid a total of $8.38M to 105 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

85 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Presbyterian College were Professor with 45 employees, Associate professor with 29 employees, and Assistant professor with 29 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Presbyterian College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 85 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Presbyterian College was Male Professor with 34 employees, Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Presbyterian College.