Erskine College
Due West, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 700
Graduate Enrollment: 125
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Campus Details
Rural: Distant (rural territory more than 5 miles but up to 25 miles from an urbanized area or more than 2.5 and up to 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 62.67%
Male/Female: 55% / 45% (2017)
First generation college students: 22.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled:
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 57.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 42.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 31.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 26.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 47.7%
Black: 21.0%
Hispanic: 5.6%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 23.6%
Black: 21.0%
Hispanic: 5.6%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 23.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $53,727
In-State tuition: $36,510Out-of-State tuition: $36,510
Estimated books and supplies: $2,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,465 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,900 (2022)
Average Family Income: $77,964 (2017)
Median Family Income: $60,991 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 43.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 76.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $30,426 |
| $30k-48k | $39,560 |
| $48k-75k | $41,630 |
| $75k-110k | $42,008 |
| $110k+ | $45,394 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 36%6-year graduation rate: 40%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 51.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 55.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $30,540 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,123 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $27,286 ($2,274) | $55,100 ($4,592) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 3 | $38,446 ($3,204) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious Education. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 30 | $27,000 | $286 | $34,560 ($2,880) | $44,789 ($3,732) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $45,180Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $41,606,072 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $48,164,170 (2022)