Presbyterian College

At PC we know that creating a strong community makes for a great college experience. Dum Vivimus Servimus—While We Live, We Serve—that’s our motto and we take it to heart.

Presbyterian College is located on a striking 240-acre campus of natural beauty steeped in South Carolina history in Clinton, between Columbia and Greenville, S.C. Since 1880, PC has been offering challenging academics and a culture of honor, ethics, and service that prepares students to be leaders in communities, PC offers its students the benefit of engaging with an exceptional faculty who take individual interest in their students’ well-being, both personally and in the classroom. The comfortable, rolling campus has fostered decades of lasting friendships and served as the starting ground for students’ lifelong commitment to serving others.

At Presbyterian College, our philosophy is: offer a rigorous education with a built-in support network. Professors, students, administrators—we all work together to help each other succeed. We want our students to be adventurous and successful; competitive and compassionate. We work as a community, inspiring our students to learn, and to value service along the way.

The compelling purpose of Presbyterian College, as a church-related college, is to develop within the framework of Christian faith the mental, physical, moral, and spiritual capacities of each student in preparation for a lifetime of personal and vocational fulfillment and responsible contribution to our democratic society and the world community.

At Presbyterian College, we offer you more than a good education. We prepare you for a good life. We’re small enough to see you—face to face—and to see to it that you have an excellent college experience that leads you to be your best. We combine academic rigor and friendliness, community and fun in a way that will serve you for life and help you serve your community in return.

Here, you aren’t a number in a lecture hall, you’re a student at the table, learning in a personable atmosphere. Students and professors look each other in the eye as they question and think through ideas; big and small. Our beautiful campus extends history and tradition into today. Our professors want to know your interests and passions. By fostering a community of vibrant learning and living, they let you know: you aren’t in this alone.

At PC, we can help you gain access to an exceptional college experience. In fact, Presbyterian College offers $24 million in scholarships and aid and nearly 97 percent of students receive financial aid to offset tuition costs. Contact us today to see how we can help you invest in your future.

Presbyterian College Academics combines the best small-college teaching of undergraduate liberal arts, health sciences, and more. With over 42 majors, nine pre-professional programs, and two graduate programs, PC offers you academics where you customize your degree to meet your interests and passions. The sky is the limit in achieving your best, most satisfying potential.

Small class sizes mean students get to know their professors firsthand. The PC honor code makes students accountable to each other and to the community. The College also provides research opportunities for students to explore their fields of study or expand their knowledge of something new. Our faculty takes pride in being lifelong learners, and they want to make you into the same.

We promise to support you and your learning from the day you step foot on campus until the day you graduate.

Career readiness is our focus. Our team assists students in exploring majors and careers and connects them to internships and employers to gain experience. We partner with local, regional and national employers and alumni to find meaningful internships and career opportunities. It’s never too early – or too late – to visit us and plan your future.

Some students are affected by personal crises, while other students suffer from stress or face other issues. Student Counseling Services at PC meets such needs through a treatment model involving up to six sessions of individual psychotherapy for students at a given time. Under more severe clinical circumstances, students may be referred to community providers and/or long-term care facilities for intensive treatment.

Everyone on campus works hard during the week but takes the time to play on the weekends. It’s about relationships: a big family on a small campus where everyone makes time to say hello.

Presbyterian College offers over 60 student clubs and organizations – from Greek Life to Student Government to Astronomy Club. Springs Student Center offers Cardio Funk, Tai Chi, and Yoga classes. There’s a lot to do.

At PC no one sits on the sidelines. Whether you’re on your feet cheering for a team or on the court serving a volleyball. Whether you’re joining a Fraternity or Sorority or involved in Student Government. From Division I to intramurals, the campus is alive with pride in action.