Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Presbyterian admits about 7 in 10 applicants (68%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 66% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 65%, women at 71%.
Yield
12% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 15; decisions by Dec 15
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How Presbyterian reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 14% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 31% of first-years sent an SAT and 18% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 64% whose high school reported a rank, 18% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 2 of science, and 2 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Important | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test considered
Transferring in
59% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 68% of first-year applicants
147 applied · 87 admitted
Transfers may start in the fall.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.5
Minimum high school GPA: 2.5
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date June 1, apply by July 1, decisions by August 1
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required of some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Recommended
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Priority date: December 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 2 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Academic electives | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.22
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.07%
- 3.75–3.997%
- 3.50–3.7417%
- 3.25–3.4915%
- 3.00–3.2418%
- below 3.036%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.50–3.74.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 6.7% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 7.5% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 16.9% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 14.9% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 18.4% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 28.6% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 7.1% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
18% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 51% in the top quarter, of the 64% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Presbyterian College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1090 on the SAT, 80 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Presbyterian College Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Presbyterian College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Presbyterian College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)