- Acceptance rate: 63% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $21,982 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Erskine College reported: an acceptance rate of 63% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Erskine College reviews each application.
Erskine College GPA requirements
Erskine College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Erskine College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Erskine College acceptance rate
Erskine College admitted 1,187 of 1,892 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 63%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Erskine College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Due West, South Carolina, with 803 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Erskine College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
Erskine College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Erskine College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,982 a year at Erskine College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Erskine College with a 3.0 GPA?
Erskine College admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Erskine College?
Erskine College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Erskine College?
Erskine College's acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,187 of 1,892 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Erskine College hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Erskine College admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Erskine College require the SAT or ACT?
No. Erskine College doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Erskine College?
A lot: Erskine College requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Erskine College consider legacy status?
Yes. Erskine College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Erskine College require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Erskine College doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Erskine College accept AP credit?
Yes. Erskine College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Erskine College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,982 a year at Erskine College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Erskine College's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Erskine CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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