Presbyterian College
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1880
Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Academic calendar:
Semester
Undergraduate student body:
1,224
Environment:
Rural
Endowment:
$85,317,000
Admissions
Address
503 S. Broad Street
Clinton, SC 29325
Website
http://www.presby.edu
Admissions E-mail
admissions@presby.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
Selective
Average high school GPA:
3.3
Send application by:
Rolling
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Leni Patterson
Admissions office telephone:
(864) 833-8230
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
Rolling
Decision sent by:
Accept offer by:
May 1
Early decision
Send application by:
December 5
Decision sent by:
December 15
Early action
Not offered
Application fee:
$30
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
No
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
No
Applications via E-mail:
Yes
Electronic application:
http://applyweb.com/apply/pc/indexa.html
Tuition deposit:
$150 (Refundable by May 1)
Room deposit:
$150 (Refundable)
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Required
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
4 |
N/A |
| Mathematics |
3 |
4 |
| Science |
3 |
4 |
| Lab |
3 |
N/A |
| Foreign language |
3 |
N/A |
| Social studies |
3 |
N/A |
| History |
2 |
N/A |
| Academic electives |
2 |
N/A |
| Total academic units |
20 |
N/A |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
Not available
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
July 1
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing, ACT without writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
N/A
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Important
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Very important
Application essay:
Very important
Recommendation:
Important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Considered
Extracurricular activities:
Considered
Talent/ability:
Considered
Character/personal qualities:
Important
First generation:
Not considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Not considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Not considered
Volunteer work:
Considered
Work experience:
Not considered
Level of applicant's interest:
Considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
78%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
92%
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
77%
Total applicants:
1,193
Total acceptances:
927
Total freshman enrollment:
362
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
12%
Male applicants:
549
Male acceptances:
404
Male freshman enrollment:
169
Female applicants:
644
Female acceptances:
523
Female freshman enrollment:
193
Out-of-state freshmen:
38%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
N/A
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
N/A
Students enrolled from waiting list:
N/A
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
30%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
54%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
86%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
82%
Average high school GPA:
3.3
First-year students submitting GPA:
100%
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
96%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
500 – 610
Math:
510 – 620
Combined:
1010 – 1230
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
6.0% |
5.0% |
| 600-699 |
25.0% |
28.0% |
| 500-599 |
47.0% |
47.0% |
| 400-499 |
21.0% |
19.0% |
| 300-399 |
1.0% |
1.0% |
| 200-299 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
52%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
N/A
Math:
N/A
Composite:
21 – 26
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
6.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24-29 |
41.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18-23 |
51.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 12-17 |
2.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6-11 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
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