Colleges in South Carolina

South Carolina is home to 63 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

63 total in South Carolina

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$33,528
ACT
ACT 26–32

University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public 4-year institution in Columbia, SC. Enrollment: ~29,820 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,528/year.

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
38% admit
Tuition
$37,110
ACT
ACT 28–32

Clemson University is a public 4-year institution in Clemson, SC. Enrollment: ~23,300 students. Admissions are selective (38% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $37,110/year.

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC
NCAA D1Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$33,978
ACT
ACT 25–30

College of Charleston is a public 4-year institution in Charleston, SC. Enrollment: ~10,558 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,978/year.

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC
NCAA D1
Admit
75% admit
Tuition
$27,214
ACT
ACT 21–26

Coastal Carolina University is a public 4-year institution in Conway, SC. Enrollment: ~10,377 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $27,214/year.

University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC
NCAA D1
Admit
67% admit
Tuition
$22,170
ACT
ACT 21–26

University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public 4-year institution in Spartanburg, SC. Enrollment: ~4,038 students. Admissions are accessible (67% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,170/year.

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC
NCAA D1
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$29,636
ACT
ACT 20–27

Winthrop University is a public 4-year institution in Rock Hill, SC. Enrollment: ~3,523 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,636/year.

Lander University

Greenwood, SC
NCAA D2
Admit
81% admit
Tuition
$20,300
ACT
ACT 16–23

Lander University is a public 4-year institution in Greenwood, SC. Enrollment: ~3,397 students. Admissions are accessible (81% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,300/year.

Anderson University

Anderson, SC
NCAA D2
Admit
55% admit
Tuition
$27,480
ACT
ACT 22–29

Anderson University is a private 4-year institution in Anderson, SC. Enrollment: ~3,183 students. Admissions are accessible (55% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $27,480/year.

University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, SC
NCAA D2
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$20,856
ACT
ACT 19–26

University of South Carolina Aiken is a public 4-year institution in Aiken, SC. Enrollment: ~2,962 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,856/year.

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$20,218
ACT

South Carolina State University is a public 4-year institution in Orangeburg, SC. Enrollment: ~2,934 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,218/year.

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC
NCAA D1
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$28,630
ACT
ACT 18–24

Charleston Southern University is a private 4-year institution in Charleston, SC. Enrollment: ~2,893 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $28,630/year.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC
NCAA D1Beach Town
Admit
23% admit
Tuition
$30,857
ACT
ACT 22–27

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public 4-year institution in Charleston, SC. Enrollment: ~2,705 students. Admissions are selective (23% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $30,857/year.

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC
NCAA D2
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$20,768
ACT
ACT 16–24

Francis Marion University is a public 4-year institution in Florence, SC. Enrollment: ~2,628 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,768/year.

Furman University

Greenville, SC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
43% admit
Tuition
$52,992
ACT
ACT 28–32

Furman University is a private 4-year institution in Greenville, SC. Enrollment: ~2,379 students. Admissions are accessible (43% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $52,992/year.

University of South Carolina Beaufort

Bluffton, SC
NCAA D2
Admit
73% admit
Tuition
$21,390
ACT

University of South Carolina Beaufort is a public 4-year institution in Bluffton, SC. Enrollment: ~2,052 students. Admissions are accessible (73% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,390/year.

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC
NCAA D2
Admit
67% admit
Tuition
$22,470
ACT
ACT 20–28

North Greenville University is a private 4-year institution in Tigerville, SC. Enrollment: ~1,819 students. Admissions are accessible (67% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,470/year.

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
52% admit
Tuition
$47,845
ACT
ACT 27–31

Wofford College is a private 4-year institution in Spartanburg, SC. Enrollment: ~1,816 students. Admissions are accessible (52% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $47,845/year.

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC
HBCUNCAA D2
Admit
65% admit
Tuition
$16,476
ACT

Claflin University is a private 4-year institution in Orangeburg, SC. Enrollment: ~1,706 students. Admissions are accessible (65% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,476/year.

Benedict College

Columbia, SC
HBCUNCAA D2
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$14,600
ACT

Benedict College is a private 4-year institution in Columbia, SC. Enrollment: ~1,536 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,600/year.

Limestone University

Gaffney, SC
Admit
97% admit
Tuition
$25,200
ACT

Limestone University is a private 4-year institution in Gaffney, SC. Enrollment: ~1,482 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,200/year.

Newberry College

Newberry, SC
NCAA D2
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$25,650
ACT

Newberry College is a private 4-year institution in Newberry, SC. Enrollment: ~1,479 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,650/year.

Columbia College

Columbia, SC
Admit
94% admit
Tuition
$20,080
ACT

Columbia College is a private 4-year institution in Columbia, SC. Enrollment: ~1,343 students. Admissions are accessible (94% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,080/year.

Converse University

Spartanburg, SC
NCAA D2
Admit
68% admit
Tuition
$19,500
ACT
ACT 19–26

Converse University is a private 4-year institution in Spartanburg, SC. Enrollment: ~1,173 students. Admissions are accessible (68% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,500/year.

Spartanburg Methodist College

Spartanburg, SC
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$15,750
ACT

Spartanburg Methodist College is a private 4-year institution in Spartanburg, SC. Enrollment: ~1,116 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,750/year.

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