Presbyterian College
Clinton, South Carolina · Private
Presbyterian College admitted 65% of 3,217 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1155–1240 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 58% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Presbyterian College
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Application deadlines
Presbyterian College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Presbyterian College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Presbyterian College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Presbyterian College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Essay
Important
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
Not considered
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.22 GPA. 18% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $60,509 a year. After grants, students paid $20,058 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Presbyterian College’s acceptance rate?
Presbyterian College admitted 65% of applicants: 2,096 of 3,217 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Presbyterian College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Presbyterian College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1155 to 1240, with a median around 1160. A score at or above 1160 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Presbyterian College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Presbyterian College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Presbyterian College asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (two short answers, up to 250 words each. the boxes have no minimum, so they may be optional). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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