Erskine College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Erskine College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Reformed Presbyterian Church
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Erskine College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Due West, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 817, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 53%. The college offers 24 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,435.
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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 Percentile17-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile920-1150
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
956
Students enrolled
47%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
53%
Unknown
15%
Black
23%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
%
Non-U.S. Citizen
%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
4
Total Online Enrollment
448
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.47% online, 53% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
88% On-campus
13% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's60% online
Doctorate50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
41%
State Grant Aid
47%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
40%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Football
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Rodeo
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Tennis
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 7 | History. | |||
| 8 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 9 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 10 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 11 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 12 | Psychology. | |||
| 13 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 15 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. 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.