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Erskine College and Seminary
- 2 Washington St
- Due West, SC 29639
- OPEID College Code: 00343200
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- General Phone: (864) 379-2131
- President: Dr. Randy Ruble
- Website: www.erskine.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 892
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Reformed Presbyterian Church
- Mission Statement
- Erskine exists to prepare persons for responsible living, service, and ministry in both Church and society. As a community devoted to Christian commitment and excellence in learning, Erskine accomplishes its mission through undergraduate liberal arts and graduate theological education.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.erskine.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 331 | 543 | 874 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 227 (69%) | 346 (64%) | 573 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 70 (31%) | 94 (27%) | 164 (29%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 118 | 72% |
| ACT ® Exam | 46 | 28% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 493 | 605 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 60% | 33% | 74% | 89% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,214 | $2,422 | $4,570 | $11,256 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 244 | 168 | 166 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,680 | $20,275 | $19,042 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,680 | $20,275 | $19,042 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,426 | $6,951 | $6,426 |
| Other Expenses | $3,050 | $2,600 | $2,208 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $33,406 | $30,826 | $28,576 |
| Out of State | $33,406 | $30,826 | $28,576 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,930 | $21,275 | $19,942 |
| Out of State | $22,930 | $21,275 | $19,942 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,930 | $21,275 | $19,942 |
| Out of State | $22,930 | $21,275 | $19,942 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Theology School | $9,585 | $9,585 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 892 Undergraduate: 571 Graduate: 150 Professional: 171
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 479 Female: 413
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 252 Female: 319
- Graduate Gender Male: 108 Female: 42
- Professional Gender Male: 119 Female: 52
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 685 Part-Time: 207
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 556 Part-Time: 15
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 41 Part-Time: 109
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 88 Part-Time: 83
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 13 | 1% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 143 | 16% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.9% |
| White | 670 | 75% |
| Unknown | 51 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 5 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 295 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 228 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 61 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 30 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 30 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 36 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 86 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 105 | 12% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 12 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 211 | 170 | 41 |
| Faculty Status | 83 | 59 | 24 |
| Tenured Faculty | 26 | 26 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 83 | 59 | 24 |
| Primarily Instruction | 83 | 59 | 24 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 35 | 31 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 39 | 31 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 54 | 49 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 23 | 19 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 27 | 26 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,014 (59) | $56,244 (42) | $48,502 (17) |
| Professor | $61,599 (27) | $62,373 (22) | $58,194 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $50,662 (17) | $51,214 (13) | $48,869 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,872 (12) | $46,324 (7) | $42,838 (5) |
| Instructor | $41,200 (2) | - (-) | $41,200 (2) |
| Lecturer | $41,500 (1) | - (-) | $41,500 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,194 (59) | $46,019 (42) | $39,685 (17) |
| Professor | $50,401 (27) | $51,034 (22) | $47,614 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $41,452 (17) | $41,903 (13) | $39,985 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $36,714 (12) | $37,902 (7) | $35,050 (5) |
| Instructor | $33,710 (2) | - (-) | $33,710 (2) |
| Lecturer | $33,955 (1) | - (-) | $33,955 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $763,215 | $453,693 | $309,522 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 159 | 101 | 58 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 158 | 100 | 58 |
| Baseball | 46 | 46 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Soccer | 38 | 23 | 15 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Cross Country | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $19,807 | $17,343 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $11,097 | $4,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 63% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 61% |
| Female | 64% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 73% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 62% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 58% |
| 5 Years | 62% |
| 6 Years | 63% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
