Erskine College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,435

2024 Average Net Price

$23,882

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

62.7%

1,892 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

912

84.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

45.2%

75 Graduates

About

Erskine College is a higher education institution located in Abbeville County, SC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Erskine College were General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), Sport & Fitness Management (27 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (15 degrees).

In 2024, 173 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Erskine College. 30.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (69 degrees), 2.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Erskine College is $34,435, which is $2,515 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Erskine College is $34,435, which is $2,515 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,882.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Erskine College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,435

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Erskine College was $34,435. The cost of tuition at Erskine College is $2,515 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Erskine College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,882

2024 Value

8.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Erskine College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,882. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Erskine College grew by 8.64%.

This chart compares the average net price of Erskine College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,725

Room and Board

$2,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Erskine College was of $12,725 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 10.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 175% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Erskine College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Erskine College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.01% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Erskine College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Erskine College received 1,892 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 82.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,892 applicants, 1,187 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.7% acceptance rate.

There were 912 students enrolled at Erskine College in 2024. 48% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Erskine College has an overall enrollment yield of 22.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,187

Accepted Out of 1,892

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Erskine College was 62.7% (1,187 admissions from 1,892 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 60.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 82.4%, while admissions grew by 89%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Erskine College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

48%

Submission Percentage (2022)

129

Scores Submitted (2022)

48% of enrolled first-time students at Erskine College in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Erskine College had a total enrollment of 912 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Erskine College is 771 students and the part-time enrollment is 141. This means that 84.5% of students enrolled at Erskine College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Erskine College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.5% White, 22.6% Black or African American, 4.93% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian, 0.439% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.439% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Erskine College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.1%) and White Female (16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (57.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Male (7.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Erskine College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 912 students. The full-time enrollment at Erskine College is 771 and the part-time enrollment is 141. This means that 84.5% of students enrolled at Erskine College are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Erskine College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Erskine College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Erskine College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Erskine College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
433 enrolled students
Black or African American
206 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Erskine College is 47.5% White, 22.6% Black or African American, 4.93% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian, 0.439% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.439% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 67 fewer women than men received degrees from Erskine College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Erskine College is white (69 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Erskine College is General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), followed by Sport & Fitness Management (27 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (15 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Erskine College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (28 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees), and History (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Erskine College are Physicians (431,887 people), Other managers (198,203 people), Postsecondary teachers (166,630 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (160,389 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (155,327 people).

The most specialized majors at Erskine College in 2024 are Theology (28 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees), History (5 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees), and Biology (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Erskine College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Erskine College are Theology (28 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees), History (5 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees), and Biology (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Erskine College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (582,553 people), Elementary & secondary schools (423,986 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (418,261 people), Offices of physicians (211,320 people), and Scientific research & development services (166,588 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Erskine College.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
48 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
27 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Erskine College was General Business Administration & Management with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Erskine College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

120

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Erskine College, which is 2.26 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (53).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Erskine College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Erskine College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 5 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Erskine College in General Psychology, which is 2.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 41% of students graduating from Erskine College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
69 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Erskine College is white (69 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

37% of degree recipients (64 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
67 degrees awarded
White Male
58 degrees awarded
White Male
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Erskine College is white female (67 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (58 degrees).

Operations

Erskine College has an endowment valued at nearly $38.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.64M (6.81%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Erskine College had a total salary expenditure of 24M. Erskine College employs 20 Associate professors, 11 Assistant professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Erskine College are Male Associate professor (11), Female Associate professor (9), and Female Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Erskine College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 23 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Endowment

$38.7M

2024 Endowment

0.859%

growth from 2023

Erskine College has an endowment valued at about $38.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Erskine College grew 0.859% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $213M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Erskine College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.91M

2024 Salaries

9.85%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Erskine College paid a median of $8.91M in salaries, which represents 37.1% of their overall expenditure ($24M) and a 9.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.475% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.32% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Erskine College paid a total of $2.26M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Erskine College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

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