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About Erskine College

faith-based missionsmall liberal artspre-med focusselective admissions

Erskine College is a private university in Due West, SC, known for its faith-based mission, small liberal arts, and pre-med focus. With an acceptance rate of 53%, Erskine College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 268 students each year. Erskine College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 920–1150, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Erskine College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $17,122 per year; the sticker price of $54,000 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Erskine College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

53%
Overall Accept Rate
1035
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 920 – 1150 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Erskine College

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Essay Strategy
Erskine is an Associate Reformed Presbyterian college with a tight-knit faith community, so if faith or values shape your goals, make that connection explicit in your essays and additional information sections rather than leaving it implied.
Demonstrated Interest
Due West is a tiny town and Erskine is a genuinely small campus, so visiting in person or attending a virtual info session signals real commitment rather than treating Erskine as a throwaway choice.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Erskine College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$54k/yr$14.6k
30k-48k~$54k/yr$12.7k
48k-75k~$54k/yr$18.7k
75k-110k~$54k/yr$16.4k
110k+~$54k/yr$18.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

49%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
781
Undergrad Enrollment
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