Erskine College is a four-year private Christian liberal arts college located in Dewest, South Carolina, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

The school was founded by the Reformed Presbyterian Church in 1839 and has a strong religious background and a long educational tradition.

School Overview

Student Size: The school has a small student population of about 800 undergraduates. This small student population is conducive to creating a close campus community and promoting in-depth communication and interaction between teachers and students and between students.

Student-faculty ratio: The student-faculty ratio is about 1:12. The low student-faculty ratio ensures that teachers can give students full attention and personalized guidance, which helps students better develop their academic abilities and personal accomplishments.

Campus Environment: The campus covers an area of ​​90 acres, with a beautiful environment and facilities that combine classical and modern. The campus has the iconic Erskine Building Tower, as well as advanced science facilities, a music and mathematics education complex, the Bowie Art Center, the Galloway Activity Center, etc. The town of Dewester, where the school is located, has many pre-war buildings, and both the town and the college are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

School colors: blue and white.

Mascot: Flying Fleet.

Academic situation

Major settings: There are many undergraduate majors, such as Bible and religion, American studies, business administration, biology, chemistry, early childhood education, English, French, history, mathematics, natural sciences, physics, politics, psychology, Spanish, art, etc. In addition, the school also has a graduate seminary that offers relevant graduate courses.

Teaching features:

Christian values ​​integrated into teaching: As a Christian liberal arts college, the school integrates Christian values ​​and beliefs into all aspects of teaching and campus life, emphasizes the integration of knowledge and faith, and cultivates students' moral and spiritual growth.

Personalized education: Focus on personalized education methods, formulate personalized learning plans according to students' characteristics and needs, and encourage students to develop their potential and pursue excellence.

Small class teaching: Adopting a small class teaching model, the number of students in each class is small, which is conducive to teachers better guiding students to participate in classroom discussions, interactions and cooperative learning, and improve students' critical thinking and communication skills.

Academic resources: The school's library has a rich collection of books, journals and electronic resources covering various disciplines, providing strong support for students' learning and research. In addition, the school also has advanced laboratories, art studios and other teaching facilities, providing students with a good practice and creation environment.

Student Life

Clubs and Activities: The school has a variety of student clubs and organizations covering academic, cultural, artistic, and sports fields, such as academic clubs, music clubs, drama clubs, sports clubs, etc. These clubs often hold various activities, such as academic lectures, concerts, drama performances, sports competitions, etc., which enrich students' extracurricular life and provide students with opportunities to develop their interests and hobbies and exercise their leadership skills.

Accommodation Life: The school provides on-campus accommodation, and the dormitory life facilities are complete, providing students with a comfortable living environment. Accommodation helps students build deep friendships and enhance a sense of belonging and teamwork.

Sports: The school is a member of the NCAA Division II league. The school sports team is called the Erskine Flying Fleet. It participates in various sports competitions in the Carolina Conference, including basketball, football, baseball, tennis and other events, showing the school's spirit and team strength in sports competitions.

Application and Funding

Application requirements: Undergraduate applications require applicants to graduate from high school or complete freshman courses, with an average score of no less than 80 points. International students need to submit language scores, with a total TOEFL score of at least 80 points or an IELTS score of no less than 6.0 points, a minimum writing score of 6.0 points, and a reading, listening and speaking requirement of 5.5 points. Students whose language scores do not meet the admission requirements can first take the English courses offered by the school.

Tuition and Funding: The school's tuition is about US$18,100 per year. The school provides a variety of scholarships, grants and loans to help students reduce their financial burden and enable more students to have the opportunity to receive quality education.