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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Presbyterian College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

72
%
Acceptance rate
3.37
Average High School GPA
1115
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Presbyterian College?

72%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Presbyterian accepted 72% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,358 people applied and 2,430 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1329 / 1764 (75%)
Men
1101 / 1594 (69%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Presbyterian College:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Presbyterian College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Presbyterian College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Presbyterian considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Presbyterian College?

3.37
Average High School GPA
1115
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Presbyterian College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.37. 19% of freshmen who attended Presbyterian were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
10%
3.75-3.99
15%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
19%
2.50-2.99
21%
2.00-2.49
3%

Presbyterian is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

18%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

12%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
530
Math Mean
552
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
Verbal Mean
563
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1080
Composite Mean
1115
75th Percentile
1280

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Presbyterian College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 1
Application notification

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