Erskine College
Due West, South Carolina
Erskine College equips students for lives of service and leadership in a warm, Christ-centered environment. Located in the historic town of Due West, South Carolina in rural Abbeville County, Erskine offers a peaceful setting where focused study, creative thinking, and sincere faith can flourish.
Since its founding in 1839, Erskine has been known for excellence and community. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, students enjoy a highly personalized experience with professors who are invested in their success. Because the college is intentionally small, students also build close friendships with one another that go beyond the classroom and dorm room, often lasting a lifetime.
A private liberal arts college, Erskine is affiliated with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Erskine athletics teams, known as the Flying Fleet, compete in NCAA Division II.
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College Highlights
RESEARCH & FIELD EXPERIENCE
Erskine students participate in a variety of research opportunities. Faculty and students work closely on projects and research, often presenting their findings at conferences in psychology, education, chemistry, the humanities, and more.
Coursework at Erskine also prepares students for research beyond campus. In recent years, students have participated in opportunities such as the Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at the University of Mississippi, the Summer Undergraduate Research Program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), and the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program.
Erskine’s education program is known for preparing its students through early and ongoing classroom teaching experiences, action research, conferences, and mentorship.
“I chose this college because of its strong reputation for academic excellence in my field of study. In addition to my academic coursework, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in a summer research program where I gained experience in laboratory techniques and scientific writing.” – Harvee Patel, Chemistry major, Class of 2026
INTERNATIONAL STUDY
Students broaden their horizons through international trips and the study abroad program. In recent years, Erskine students traveled to Lithuania with the Choraleers, Erskine’s choir, and to Vietnam through the International Studies program. Students have also participated in faculty- or administration-led trips to Iceland and Scotland. Semester-long study abroad opportunities are available in England, Scotland, France, Spain, and Mexico.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Erskine offers unique academic support for all students. In Supplemental Instruction (SI), students who completed and excelled in a particular course offer tutoring sessions for students currently enrolled in that course. S.T.E.M. Recon provides assistance with math and science while the Write Here Center offers support for essays and other written work.
“I’ve learned how to better analyze information and clarify my thoughts in writing. I’ve learned how to better connect ideas across disciplines, which has been beneficial as I complete three majors.” – Sharon George, History, Psychology, and Bible & Religion major, Class of 2024
ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 0%
Hispanic/Latine: 4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 18%
White, non-Hispanic: 44%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 0%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 32%
“As a liberal arts college, Erskine teaches students how to engage with the world around them, and the people in it, with a deep understanding. At Erskine, I have learned that intellectual growth goes hand in hand with growth in my Christian faith, that it all works together.” – Ariel Bishop, Biology and History major, Chemistry and English Minor, Class of 2025
COMMITTED FACULTY
With an average class size of 25, Erskine’s faculty members know their students as individuals and work hard to help them succeed. Faculty advisors can even assist students with customizing a course of study to suit their academic and professional goals. In freshman year courses, students learn study habits, professional writing skills, and presentation techniques that lead to success in the classroom and beyond.
FAITH IN THE CLASSROOM
At Erskine, faith and learning go together. Our courses are taught from a biblical worldview, and students are encouraged to wrestle with difficult questions. Faculty members build connections between subject matter and Christian faith, helping students to think critically and biblically about each discipline.
“The fact that Erskine is a Christian school has made the biggest difference in the classroom. No matter what class I am taking or which professor is teaching it, my learning here has helped me shape my biblical worldview and life view. Being in an environment where I am encouraged to allow my faith to interact with different areas of study has been such a growing experience.” – Ben Headley, Class of 2024
PRE-PROFESSIONAL LECTURES
Erskine’s pre-professional lecture series brings to campus experts in fields such as forensics, medicine, and law. This offers students a vision for possible careers and graduate school options.
MUSIC
Students from diverse majors participate in Erskine’s music program, particularly in the Choraleers, Erskine’s choir. The Choraleers perform on campus and in local churches and travel both regionally and internationally.
Deep-rooted community is a hallmark of Erskine College. Generations of students have built lifelong friendships, found a second home, or even met their spouses at Erskine. With students from approximately 20 countries and 30 states, and a minority population around 40 percent, the student body is richly varied. The school’s rural setting and strong campus life provide space for relationships to grow.
“I think Erskine offers a unique and memorable education. Erskine is more than just a college; it is a community.” – J.P. Bell, Class of 2025
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Erskine offers campus-wide activities every semester, alongside a variety of clubs and organizations, including intramurals, honor societies, music ensembles, debate team, Quiz Bowl, and Ratio Christi, an apologetics club. Erskine’s literary societies, which date back to the school’s earliest years, provide avenues for socializing and community service. Students can even be invited to join secret societies on campus!
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Campus ministries help students mature in faith through group meetings, worship, Bible studies, and discipleship. Active ministries include ARP Student Outreach (ARPSO), Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM), and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Students also participate in Fleet Fellowship, a weekly chapel service that features praise songs and a biblical message.
SCHOOL LOCATION
Erskine’s 93-acre campus is situated in the small town of Due West in Upstate South Carolina. Due West, located halfway between the cities of Greenwood and Anderson, is surrounded by natural beauty. Nearby lakes and recreation areas offer inspiration for outdoor activities. The growing city of Greenville is just an hour away.
ATHLETICS
Erskine’s Flying Fleet competes in 19 NCAA Division II sports, including baseball, football, golf, soccer, softball, and tennis. The college also offers four sports not affiliated with the NCAA: bass fishing, rodeo, cheer and dance, and men’s beach volleyball.
At Erskine, students prepare for lives of service and leadership through a liberal arts curriculum that encourages critical thinking and connections across disciplines.
CAREER PLANNING
Erskine’s recently revamped career services office helps students connect to internships and job opportunities and assists with resumé and cover letter writing, interview techniques, and professional development. Students can also connect with employers through job fairs held on campus.
ERSKINE ALUMNI
Alumni frequently visit campus, speaking to students in classes, at Fleet Fellowship, and in special seminars. Erskine’s network of alumni helps students find jobs, internships, and professional mentors.
Erskine alumni are making an impact around the world from South Carolina to Spain, Canada to Kenya, Peru to Pakistan. Notable graduates of the college include Poet Laureate of Greenville, S.C. Glenis Redmond ’85; the president of the State University of New York at Potsdam Dr. Suzanne Smith ’90; the late Don Whitehead ’67, South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame inductee; Kyle and Trevor Ritland ’15, documentary filmmakers and writers; and historian Dr. James Gettys ’62.
Admission
TEST SCORES
Optional
Admission Requirements
- 2.5 GPA on high school transcript
- 14 units of college preparatory courses required:
- 4 English
- 2 Mathematics
- 2 Laboratory Science
- 2 Social Science
- 4 other units from history, science, Latin, modern foreign languages, advanced math, and English.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition: $34,435
Fees: $2,275
Room: $6,000
Board: $6,450
Erskine works hard to make an excellent education affordable for students.
- 100% of students receive some form of financial aid.
- $19.8 million in institutional aid was awarded in 2024-25.
- In 2024-25, the average cost per year after institutional, state, and federal aid was $7,000.
- Erskine’s out-of-state tuition is the same as in-state tuition
Aid
Erskine Institutional Scholarships
- Presidential Scholarship: the highest scholarship award offered at Erskine, covering tuition, room and board, and required fees, minus any state, federal, or outside scholarships and grants
- Solomon Scholarship: covers up to 16 credit hours of tuition per semester and is renewable for a total of four years
- Honors Institute Scholarship
- The Stanford Award
Contact Erskine College
Contact Admissions
erskine.edu/admissions-aid
(864) 379-8838
admissions@erskine.edu
Campus Location
2 Washington Street
Due West, SC 29639
(888) 359-4358