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Top Colleges in South Carolina
Written by
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.
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South Carolina colleges have something to offer any student. Whether you’re drawn in by the Clemson football team or the pristine campus at Furman, you’re sure to find a great school in South Carolina. What’s more, the state offers South Carolina Tuition Grants to help students afford college. Try browsing through our list of South Carolina colleges below to find a school that suits you.
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC • Public, Suburb
Top College
Top College
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina, Clemson University is known for its strong engineering and agricultural programs. The university is home to the Clemson…Read More
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in…Read More
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC • Public, City
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public 4-year college located in Columbia, South Carolina. There are currently 28,113 undergraduates at South Carolina-Columbia and the school’s acceptance rate is 61%. The…Read More
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public 4-year college located…Read More
Furman University
Greenville, SC • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
If you're a lover of small, close-knit communities, Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, might be the perfect fit for you. Established in 1826, Furman offers a liberal arts education…Read More
If you're a lover of small, close-knit communities, Furman University…Read More
Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC • Private, Non-Profit, City
Wofford College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. There are currently 1,873 undergraduates at Wofford and the school’s acceptance rate is 59%. The tuition at…Read More
Wofford College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC • Public, City
College of Charleston is a public 4-year college located in Charleston, South Carolina. There are currently 10,366 undergraduates at College of Charleston and the school’s acceptance rate is 72%. The…Read More
College of Charleston is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC • Private, Non-Profit, City
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Top College: Affordability
Bob Jones University, known for its conservative Christian fundamentalist beliefs, offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as liberal arts, business, education, and health sciences. The…Read More
Bob Jones University, known for its conservative Christian fundamentalist beliefs,…Read More
Anderson University
Anderson, SC • Private, Non-Profit, City
Anderson University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Anderson, South Carolina. There are currently 3,080 undergraduates at Anderson and the school’s acceptance rate is 53%. The tuition at…Read More
Anderson University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC • Public, City
Winthrop University is a public 4-year college located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. There are currently 3,424 undergraduates at Winthrop and the school’s acceptance rate is 75%. The tuition at…Read More
Winthrop University is a public 4-year college located in Rock…Read More
Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Presbyterian College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Clinton, South Carolina. There are currently 862 undergraduates at Presbyterian and the school’s acceptance rate is 72%. The tuition at…Read More
Presbyterian College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC • Private, Non-Profit, City
Columbia International University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Columbia, South Carolina. There are currently 690 undergraduates at CIU and the school’s acceptance rate is 98%. The tuition…Read More
Columbia International University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC • Public, City
Coastal Carolina University is a public 4-year college located in Conway, South Carolina. There are currently 9,909 undergraduates at Coastal Carolina and the school’s acceptance rate is 80%. The tuition…Read More
Coastal Carolina University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC • Private, Non-Profit, Rural
North Greenville University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Tigerville, South Carolina. There are currently 1,719 undergraduates at NGU and the school’s acceptance rate is 63%. The tuition…Read More
North Greenville University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Newberry College
Newberry, SC • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Newberry College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Newberry, South Carolina. There are currently 1,462 undergraduates at Newberry and the school’s acceptance rate is 75%. The tuition at…Read More
Newberry College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Lander University
Greenwood, SC • Public, Town
Lander University is a public 4-year college located in Greenwood, South Carolina. There are currently 3,384 undergraduates at Lander and the school’s acceptance rate is 68%. The tuition at Lander…Read More
Lander University is a public 4-year college located in Greenwood,…Read More
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC • Public, Suburb
University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public 4-year college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. There are currently 4,008 undergraduates at South Carolina-Upstate and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%. The…Read More
University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public 4-year college located…Read More
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Southern Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Central, South Carolina. There are currently 771 undergraduates at Southern Wesleyan and the school’s acceptance rate is 100%. The…Read More
Southern Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC • Private, Non-Profit, City
Charleston Southern University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Charleston, South Carolina. There are currently 2,716 undergraduates at Charleston Southern and the school’s acceptance rate is 76%. The…Read More
Charleston Southern University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Columbia College
Columbia, SC • Private, Non-Profit, City
Columbia College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Columbia, South Carolina. There are currently 1,245 undergraduates at Columbia College and the school’s acceptance rate is 96%. The tuition…Read More
Columbia College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC • Public, Rural
Francis Marion University is a public 4-year college located in Florence, South Carolina. There are currently 2,640 undergraduates at Francis Marion and the school’s acceptance rate is 82%. The tuition…Read More
Francis Marion University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Claflin University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. There are currently 1,727 undergraduates at Claflin and the school’s acceptance rate is 73%. The tuition at…Read More
Claflin University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
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