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Clinton College

Private nonprofit 4-year · Rock Hill, South Carolina · 126 undergradsHBCUAfrican Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Campus of Clinton College
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AdmissionOpen admissionHigh school diploma or equivalent
Average cost after grants$18,255a year · sticker $28,704
Graduation rate
68%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$32,353median per year · debt $29,500
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Clinton College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Rock Hill, South Carolina with 126 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $18,255 a year after grants and graduates 68% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Clinton College acceptance rate and admissions

Clinton College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.

Clinton College tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$11,136
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$13,500
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$28,704
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$18,255

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,255 a year after grants and scholarships, $10,449 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$18,245
$30,001 to $48,000$16,872
$48,001 to $75,000$17,036
$75,001 to $110,000$24,935
Over $110,000Not reported

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Clinton College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Clinton College graduation rate, earnings and debt

68%
finished within 6 years
58%
came back for year two
84%
get a Pell Grant
  • 68% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $32,353 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $29,500 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Clinton College$32,353
South Carolina median, private nonprofit 4-year$46,678
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Clinton College$29,500
South Carolina median$23,250
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 91% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Clinton College majors and what graduates earn

Clinton College awarded bachelor's degrees in 3 fields recently.

All 3 majors at Clinton College
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Religious studies4n/an/an/a
Business administration4n/an/an/a
Biological and physical sciences3n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Students and location

Frequently asked questions

Is it hard to get into Clinton College?

No. Clinton College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.

How much does Clinton College cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $11,136. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,255 a year in 2024-25.

What is the graduation rate at Clinton College?

68% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Clinton College graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $32,353 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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