PC Admission Requirements

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PC Admission Overview

PC admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year PC admitted 68.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (A-) and SAT 980-1200 / ACT 21-26. PC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

68.4%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The PC acceptance rate is 68.4%. Last year, 2,254 of 3,297 applicants were admitted. That is the 14th lowest acceptance rate in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into PC and can you get accepted?

PC is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Presbyterian College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.6

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.6

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at PC typically have around a 3.6 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. PC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #17 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Presbyterian College freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	9.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	22.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	21.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	17.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	14.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	13.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

PC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

980-1200

Freshmen who sent SAT

31%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 480
Composite 980

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 580
Composite 1200

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at PC typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 980–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. PC ranks #15 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1200

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

PC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Presbyterian College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1200+	Above 75th	>80%
1090 to 1200	Avg +	68%-80%
980 to 1090	Avg -	53%-68%
Below 980	Below mid-50	<53%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

18%

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 18
Composite 21

75th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 26
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at PC typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 21–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. PC places #10 among colleges in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to PC without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Presbyterian College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>82%
23 to 26	Avg +	68%-82%
21 to 23	Avg -	56%-68%
Below 21	Below mid-50	<56%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

52% of Presbyterian College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 20% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Presbyterian College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	20%
Top 25% of class	52%
Top 50% of class	86%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Presbyterian College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,874	1,416	3,297
Accepted	1,328	925	2,254
Acceptance Rate	71%	65%	68%
Enrolled	136	125	262
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	10%	14%	12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Presbyterian College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Presbyterian College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Sep 21, 2026

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 21 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Sep 21, 2026.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Presbyterian College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Presbyterian College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

PC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 68.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (980-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025