Erskine College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Due West, SC

$34,435

Avg tuition

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About Erskine College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Reformed Presbyterian Church  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Erskine College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Due West, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 809, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The college offers 24 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,435.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

60% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 920-1100

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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943

Students enrolled

35%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

44%

Unknown

31%

Black

18%

Hispanic

5%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Two or more races

Information not available

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

32%

Socio-economic diversity

46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $34,435 $34,435
Graduate $13,200 $13,200

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $2,100
On-campus room and board $11,465
On-campus other expenses $3,900
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,900
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,400
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $11,800

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $51,900 $51,900
Off-campus without family $50,835 $50,835
Off-campus with family $48,335 $48,335

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

46%

State Grant Aid

65%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

46%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,621
State Grant Aid $3,324
Institution Grant Aid $13,418
Pell Grant Aid $4,471

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Rodeo
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

14

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

17

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

18

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

19

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.