What Presbyterian College does

Presbyterian College is a private, non-profit liberal arts institution founded in 1880 and located on a 240-acre campus in Clinton, South Carolina. It serves traditional first-year undergraduates, transfer students, international students, and graduate students in three professional doctoral health science programs: the School of Pharmacy (PharmD), Physician Assistant Studies, and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD). The college offers 90+ undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs, supplemented by accelerated pathways including PC Flex (3-year degree) and Early Entry Pre-Pharmacy (6-year), and supported by a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the Center for Inquiry, Research & Scholarship (CIRAS), EPIC Service learning, Civil Conversations, the Presby First+ first-generation support program, and NCAA Division I athletics (19 teams in the Big South Conference).

The college operates on a tuition-and-fees-driven revenue model with charitable giving as a meaningful secondary stream (8.9% of revenue attributed to gifts and donations, with $18.3M raised in 2022 and a Charity Navigator 4-star/96% score). The 2026-2027 international cost of attendance is $67,450 USD annually, while all accepted students receive financial aid (average merit scholarship $17,600) and $27M in scholarships/financial aid is offered annually. Transfer students receive tiered merit scholarships ($22,000–$28,000/year based on GPA), and exclusive transfer pathways exist with Piedmont Technical College and Midlands Technical College.

Its technology stack comprises standard educational platforms (BannerWeb SIS, Brightspace LMS) plus a campus-wide Coursera Career Academy partnership providing stackable professional credentials to students, faculty, and staff. The go-to-market motion combines direct admissions field sales (campus visits, college fairs, high school counselor relationships) with inside sales (virtual information sessions, virtual tours, social media, alumni referrals, and a student ambassador program). The college serves a distributed base of individual student customers spanning 49 U.S. states and 38 countries via a 12,000+ alumni network, with 93–94% of recent graduating classes achieving positive post-graduation outcomes (employment, graduate school, military, or service) within six months.

Name

Presbyterian College

Legal name

Presbyterian College

Website

https://presby.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Presbyterian College is a private, non-profit liberal arts institution in Clinton, South Carolina (founded 1880) serving undergraduate, transfer, international, and graduate health science students (PharmD, PA, OTD) through 90+ programs with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, Division I athletics, and a $27M annual financial aid commitment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Private Liberal Arts)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA), Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH)

Keywords

• Liberal arts education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate health science programs
• Pharmacy doctoral program
• Physician assistant studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including full-cost programs such as the School of Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Occupational Therapy Doctoral programs. The college charges $67,450 USD annually for international students including tuition, fees, housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses.
2. Donations and Charitable Giving: The college generates revenue through alumni donations, annual giving campaigns, and planned giving programs. The PC Fund supports current and future students. The Scotsman Club supports athletics through donor contributions. The college achieved 96% score on Charity Navigator with a 4-star rating and 8.9% of PC revenue is generated from gifts and donations.
3. Athletics Revenue: Revenue generated through Scotsman Club donations supporting athletic programs and the student-athlete experience. Division I athletics generate revenue through conference distributions, media rights, and donor support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Presbyterian College is a private liberal arts college that enrolls undergraduate students across 90+ majors, minors, and pre-professional programs on a residential 240-acre campus in Clinton, South Carolina, and offers three graduate-level professional doctoral programs in Pharmacy (PharmD), Physician Assistant Studies, and Occupational Therapy (OTD). The institution sells tuition-based education, room and board, and co-curricular services (career development, academic resources, NCAA Division I athletics, study abroad, undergraduate research) to individual students admitted through direct, transfer, and international admissions channels.

Product overview

Presbyterian College is a private liberal arts institution offering a portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs. Its undergraduate offerings span over 90 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs through a liberal arts curriculum, supplemented by accelerated options (PC Flex 3-year degrees, Early Entry Pre-Pharmacy), study abroad, and undergraduate research via CIRAS. Graduate programming focuses on health sciences with three distinct professional doctoral programs: the School of Pharmacy (PharmD), Physician Assistant Studies, and Occupational Therapy (OTD). The college's academic experience is further differentiated by service-integrated programs (EPIC Service, Service Entrepreneurship Competition), a Civil Conversations Initiative for civic skill-building, and the Presby First+ first-generation student support program. Co-curricular infrastructure includes a Career & Professional Development center (with Handshake/iGrad access), an Academic Resources suite (tutoring, writing center, coaching), and NCAA Division I athletics (Blue Hose). A Coursera partnership provides free online learning credentials campus-wide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Liberal Arts Programs A portfolio of 90+ majors, minors, and pre-professional programs on a residential 240-acre campus in Clinton, South Carolina, serving first-year and transfer undergraduate students seeking a personalized liberal arts education.
• School of Pharmacy (PharmD) A Doctor of Pharmacy graduate program combining clinical excellence with personalized attention and reporting the highest board pass rate in South Carolina; mission-driven to serve the underserved.
• Physician Assistant Studies Program A graduate program training students to diagnose, treat, and care for patients through hands-on learning, with a mission to serve the underserved.
• Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program (OTD) A doctoral program preparing students to empower individuals to live independently through holistic, client-centered therapeutic care.
• Early Entry Pre-Pharmacy Program An accelerated six-year pathway for high school students to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, with an application deadline of March 1.
• PC Flex 3-Year Degree Option An accelerated degree option allowing eligible undergraduates to complete select degrees in three years, reducing total cost while retaining the full PC residential experience.
• Blue Hose Athletics NCAA Division I athletic programs competing in the Big South Conference, totaling 19 teams (8 men's and 11 women's sports), supported by the Scotsman Club fundraising arm for athletic scholarships.
• Career and Professional Development Services Career services offering resume reviews, interview preparation, internship placement, and career planning, including Handshake access, iGrad financial wellness tools, and structured 3- and 4-Year Career Action Plans for students and alumni.
• Academic Resources (Tutoring, Writing Center, Coaching) A suite of academic support services including subject tutoring, a Writing Center staffed by peer tutors, and academic coaching for study strategies, time management, and test-taking confidence.
• Center for Inquiry, Research & Scholarship (CIRAS) A center providing undergraduate students with faculty mentorship, funding, and hands-on research opportunities across disciplines to prepare them for graduate school and careers, supporting honors, summer, and sponsored research.
• Presby First+ Program A campus support network exclusively for first-generation college students providing mentoring, resources, community, and a dedicated staff director, recognized by NASPA as a First-Gen Forward Network Champion.
• Study Abroad Programs International programs including semester study abroad at sister schools, Maymester trips, the Korea Scholars Program, the Southern Semester for international students, and English Immersion programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of Class of 2025 graduates employed, continuing education, military service, or volunteering within six months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Piedmont Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2025Exclusive transfer pathway partnership providing guaranteed admission, generous scholarships ($22,000-$28,000/year), and clear credit transfer process for students transferring from Piedmont Tech to complete their bachelor's degree at PC.
• Midlands Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2025Exclusive transfer pathway partnership providing guaranteed admission, generous scholarships, and clear credit transfer process for students transferring from Midlands Tech to complete their bachelor's degree at PC.
• CourseracoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal online learning partnership providing PC students, faculty, and staff with complimentary access to hundreds of online courses and professional certifications through Coursera Career Academy. The partnership connects liberal arts education with job-ready skills and stackable credentials.
• South Carolina NASA Space Grant ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASA Space Grant Consortium providing undergraduate research fellowships for PC students. Jacob Clerc received the South Carolina NASA Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Fellowship to study magnetic granular materials.
• National Science Foundation (NSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSF Fellowships awarded to PC alumni. Kenedie Jones '23 won a competitive NSF Fellowship studying bacteria in aphids affecting climate adaptation.
• Korea Scholars Program PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership program allowing students to live and study alongside Korean peers in an on-campus, cross-cultural program. Part of the Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies.
• NACES-Accredited Evaluation AgenciesminorOthersRequired for international student transcript evaluation. International applicants must have transcripts evaluated by US standards using NACES-accredited evaluation agencies, evaluated course-by-course.
• South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmma Reabold '13 serves as Vice President for Development and Campus Services at SCICU, leading initiatives including the development of a Multiple Employer Plan for retirement benefits before returning to PC as executive director of strategic initiatives.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Newberry College: Private Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college in Newberry, SC competing in the same South Carolina market with similar size and Division II athletics footprint.
• Centre College: Highly selective private liberal arts college in Kentucky with similar enrollment scale, strong undergraduate research culture, and comparable tuition-driven business model.
• Furman University: Top-ranked private liberal arts university in Greenville, SC competing for the same Upstate South Carolina student market with overlapping programs and Division I athletics.
• Rhodes College: Private liberal arts college in Memphis, TN with similar size, Presbyterian heritage, urban-suburban campus model, and emphasis on undergraduate research and service learning.
• Davidson College: Private, Presbyterian-affiliated liberal arts college in North Carolina with similar size, religious heritage, residential model, and emphasis on undergraduate research — making it the closest direct peer to Presbyterian College.
• Wofford College: Small private liberal arts college in Spartanburg, SC with similar enrollment scale, faith heritage (Methodist), Division I athletics footprint, and emphasis on pre-professional and liberal arts education.
• Sewanee: The University of the South: Private faith-affiliated liberal arts university in Tennessee with comparable religious identity (Episcopal), residential liberal arts model, and emphasis on undergraduate research.
• Hampden-Sydney College: All-male private liberal arts college in Virginia with comparable religious (Presbyterian) affiliation, small enrollment, and traditional residential liberal arts model.
• Erskine College: Private Christian (Reformed/Presbyterian heritage) liberal arts college in Due West, SC with comparable scale, faith-based identity, and liberal arts curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• Samford University: Larger private Baptist-affiliated university in Alabama with comparable faith-based identity, professional doctoral programs including pharmacy, and Division I athletics — a broader incumbent operating at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/presbycollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/9155137665
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/presbyterian-college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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