Presbyterian College Acceptance Rate
Clinton, South Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,359
- Admitted
- 2,430
- Yield
- 10.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Presbyterian College's acceptance rate has risen from 53.7% in 2014–15 to 72.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,506 to 3,359 (+123%) over that period.
Its 72.3% rate makes Presbyterian College more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 52%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75.3% for women vs 69.1% for men, a 6.2-point gap). Presbyterian College has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 10.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,506 | 809 | 53.7% | 275 |
| 2015–16 | 2,072 | 1,291 | 62.3% | 262 |
| 2016–17 | 2,636 | 1,577 | 59.8% | 287 |
| 2017–18 | 2,277 | 1,484 | 65.2% | 276 |
| 2018–19 | 2,462 | 1,695 | 68.8% | 310 |
| 2019–20 | 2,141 | 1,616 | 75.5% | 342 |
| 2020–21 | 2,016 | 1,428 | 70.8% | 313 |
| 2021–22 | 1,964 | 1,394 | 71% | 226 |
| 2022–23 | 3,329 | 1,977 | 59.4% | 272 |
| 2023–24 | 3,359 | 2,430 | 72.3% | 265 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,764 | 1,329 | 75.3% |
| Men | 1,594 | 1,101 | 69.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–650 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 530–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 12% |
How Presbyterian College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Presbyterian College's acceptance rate?
Presbyterian College's acceptance rate is 72.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,430 admitted of 3,359 applicants).
Is Presbyterian College test optional?
Presbyterian College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Presbyterian College?
Presbyterian College received 3,359 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,430.
What SAT score do you need for Presbyterian College?
Admitted students at Presbyterian College typically scored 550–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Presbyterian College getting harder to get into?
Presbyterian College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.7% in 2014–15 to 72.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.presby.edu/.