Erskine College Admissions

Erskine College Admissions Overview:

Erskine College, with an acceptance rate of 76%, is not an overly selective school. Only around one-third of applicants were not accepted in 2015. To apply, those interested in the school should send in an application, scores from the SAT or ACT, high school transcripts, and a written personal statement.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Erskine College Acceptance Rate: 76%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
• SAT Critical Reading: 450 / 560
• SAT Math: 450 / 560
• SAT Writing: - / -
• What these SAT numbers mean
• SAT comparison for South Carolina colleges
• ACT Composite: 20 / 26
• ACT English: 18 / 25
• ACT Math: 18 / 24
• What these ACT numbers mean
• ACT comparison for South Carolina colleges

Erskine College Description:

Erskine College is a private Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian Church. The 90-acre campus is located in the small town of Due West, South Carolina. Biology and business are the most popular fields of study, and academics at Erskine are supported by a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio. All classes are taught by professors, not graduate students, and the college has a strong placement rate for medical school, law school, and other graduate programs. Erskine's campus features a museum (the Bowie Arts Center) and a large athletic center with two gyms, a weight room, and a climbing wall. In athletics, the Erskine Flying Fleet competes in the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas. The college fields six men's and eight women's intercollegiate teams.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 822 (614 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 50% Male / 50% Female
• 98% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $34,560
• Books: $2,100 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $10,900
• Other Expenses: $3,800
• Total Cost: $51,360

Erskine College Financial Aid (2014 - 15):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
• Grants: 100%
• Loans: 78%
• Average Amount of Aid
• Grants: $32,101
• Loans: $6,603

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, Education, History, Psychology, Sports Management

Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 61%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 59%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 63%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Track and Field, Basketball, Cross Country
• Women's Sports: Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Golf, Volleyball, Track and Field

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Erskine College Mission Statement:

"The mission of Erskine College is to equip students to flourish by providing an excellent liberal arts education in a Christ-centered environment where learning and biblical truth are integrated to develop the whole person."