More selective than 55% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 12% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose PC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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PC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, PC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 620 |
| SAT math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
PC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 68% | 500–620 | 480–580 | 21–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 72% | 550–650 | 530–630 | 22–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is PC compared with other South Carolina colleges?
PC has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Claflin University | 65% | 52% | $17,800 |
| 11 | North Greenville University | 67% | 55% | $21,063 |
| 12 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | 67% | 43% | $13,557 |
| 13 | Converse University | 68% | 62% | $23,283 |
| 14 | Presbyterian College | 68% | 51% | $20,528 |
| 15 | University of South Carolina Beaufort | 73% | 34% | $14,656 |
| 16 | Allen University | 73% | 13% | $10,972 |
| 17 | Coastal Carolina University | 75% | 48% | $13,966 |
| 18 | Spartanburg Methodist College | 78% | 43% | $14,580 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at PC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
PC admissions questions
What is the PC acceptance rate?
Presbyterian College accepts 68% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,430 of 3,359 applicants were admitted.
Does PC require the SAT or ACT?
Presbyterian College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for PC?
The middle 50% of Presbyterian College enrolled first-year students scored 980–1200 on the SAT and 21–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at PC?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (265 of 2,430).
Is PC getting harder to get into?
Presbyterian College accepted 68% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 72% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Presbyterian College overview