The compelling purpose of Presbyterian College, as a church-related college, is to develop within the framework of Christian faith the mental, physical, moral, and spiritual capacities of each student in preparation for a lifetime of personal and vocational fulfillment and responsible contribution to our democratic society and the world community. The following goals guide the College in its attempt to fulfill its mission:
To help students gain a basic knowledge of humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, a special competence in one or more particular areas of study, and an ability to see these studies as part of the larger search for truth;
To develop in students the ability to think clearly and independently, to make critical judgments, and to communicate effectively in both speech and writing;
To foster in students an aesthetic appreciation of the arts and literature;
To acquaint students with the teachings and values of the Christian faith;
To help students develop moral and ethical commitments, including service to others;
To help students attain a sense of dignity, self-worth, and appreciation of other persons with diverse backgrounds;
To encourage in students an appreciation for teamwork and for physical fitness and athletic skills that will contribute to lifelong health;
To foster in students an appreciation of, and concern for, the environment and natural resources.
Presbyterian College is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, South Carolina, USA. Presbyterian College, or PC, is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. PC was founded in 1880 by William Plumer Jacobs, a prominent Presbyterian minister who also founded the nearby Thornwell Home and School for Boys and Girls. The college's current President is Dr. John V. Griffith.
Presbyterian College has around 1300 students and runs on an endowment of around $100 million. PC also has 84 full-time faculty members and boasts more South Carolina Professors of the Year (6) than any other South Carolina college or university.
The motto of PC is "Dum Vivimus Servimus" or "While We Live We Serve." Service is a crucial part of PC, and almost all of its students partake in some form of service by the time they graduate. Consequently, students are encouraged to participate in programs like Student Volunteer Services, one of the largest student-run organizations on campus.
The PC mascot is the Blue Hose, represented by a Scotsman clad in a kilt with blue stockings. PC athletics are a part of the Big South Conference of NCAA's Division I. PC is also home to Cyrus, the largest bronze statue of a Scotsman in the world.
Presbyterian's 240 acre (1 km²) campus has six buildings on the National Historic Registry including Doyle Hall, Laurens Hall, Jacobs Hall, President's House, Neville Hall, and the Bell Tower located between Neville Hall and Smyth Dormitory. Interestingly, Neville Hall is rumored to be haunted, and is also labeled as a nuclear fallout shelter.
PC was founded in 1880 by William Plumer Jacobs, a Presbyterian minister who also founded The Thornwell Home and School for Boys and Girls. The Rev. William Plumer Jacobs was born in Yorkville (now York), S. C., on March 15, 1842. He died in Clinton on September 10,1917. For these 75 years, his frail body was driven in unselfish service toward fulfillment of his motto: "I will strive and try not to gain great things for myself but to gain them for God." In addition to founding and/or supporting the church, college and orphanage, Dr. Jacobs served as author, reporter, publisher and took the lead in Clinton civic affairs. He helped secure the location of two railroads, led in the establishment of the Clinton High School Association and sponsored plans for founding a public library. He was fluent in Latin, Greek, French, German and Hebrew, and was an expert in metaphysics, history and astronomy. He was also proficient in shorthand.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 98% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (South Atlantic Conference) Basketball (South Atlantic Conference) Baseball (South Atlantic Conference) Track (South Atlantic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 21,222 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,022 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,740 | 16% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 6,710 | 59% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 10,812 | 96% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,350 | 48% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 76% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 510, Math: 520 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 620, Math: 620 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Recommended |
| Test Scores: | Required |
