Erskine College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Due West, SC that costs an average of $19,826 a year after financial aid, admits 63% of applicants and graduates 34% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$19,826
Acceptance rate
63%
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,830

Private nonprofitRural (distant)766 undergraduates

Cost of Erskine College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$57,166
Tuition and fees, in-state$36,710
Housing and food (on campus)$14,850
Books and supplies$1,210
Average net price after aid$19,826

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,531
$30,001–48,000$18,195
$48,001–75,000$16,265
$75,001–110,000$19,796
$110,001+$23,331

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Erskine College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate63%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate34%
First-year retention56%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,014
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$53,830
Rank in South Carolina (earnings)11th of 35 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$26,000
Typical monthly loan payment$295 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants48%
Students with federal loans69%

Majors and programs at Erskine College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (26)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biology32$33,149$23,170
Accounting and Related Services———
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions24——
Area Studies———
Bible/Biblical Studies———
Business Administration, Management and Operations106—$25,000
Chemistry5——
Computer and Information Sciences———
English Language and Literature6——
Fine and Studio Arts———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences——$25,000
History14——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Mathematics5——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies———
Music3——
Philosophy———
Physics———
Political Science and Government4——
Psychology26—$20,000
Religion/Religious Studies5——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Special Education and Teaching1——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness39—$20,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas10——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies———

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences———

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies14——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———
Religious Education6——
Theological and Ministerial Studies16——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies25——
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other———

Similar colleges in South Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Southern Wesleyan UniversityCentral$16,041100%$48,710
Columbia International UniversityColumbia$18,95194%$44,657
Coker UniversityHartsville$24,90894%$45,746
Presbyterian CollegeClinton$20,15468%$61,828
Allen UniversityColumbia$13,43273%$32,754
Converse UniversitySpartanburg$23,52668%$45,726
Voorhees UniversityDenmark$16,674—$36,292
Columbia CollegeColumbia$21,61194%$46,266

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About Erskine College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationDue West, SC
SettingRural (distant)
Undergraduates766
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteerskine.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Erskine College's acceptance rate?

Erskine College admits 63% of applicants.

How much does Erskine College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $57,166 a year (tuition and fees: $36,710). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,826 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,531.

How much do Erskine College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $53,830 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 35 similar colleges in South Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is biology ($33,149 a year after graduation).

What is Erskine College's graduation rate?

34% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 56% of first-year students return for a second year.