| PC vs. South Carolina-Upstate |
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#189 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #17 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$44,910 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,588 South Carolina Residents $23,090 Out-of-State |
| expensive$58,290 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,114 South Carolina Residents $30,140 Out-of-State |
| More$36,849 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,660 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier68.37% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.26% |
| Lower11.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.04% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,095 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,916 |
| Smaller853 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,487 |
| Smaller242 | Graduate Student Population | Larger429 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,163 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| Higher41% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower35% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 984) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,055) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,710) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 127 | Number of faculty | 371 |
| Lower$74,162 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$75,642 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.