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Colleges and Universities in South Carolina
65 degree-granting colleges and universities in South Carolina that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges65
- Public3332 private
- Four-year4025 two-year
- Online programs45Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in South Carolina: Business Administration (53), Criminal Justice (40), Early Childhood Education (39), Nursing (37), Accounting (35), Biology (32).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Technical College | Graniteville | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Allen University | Columbia | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| American College of the Building Arts | Charleston | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Anderson University | Anderson | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Benedict College | Columbia | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Bob Jones University | Greenville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Central Carolina Technical College | Sumter | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Charleston School of Law | Charleston | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Claflin University | Orangeburg | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Clemson University | Clemson | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Clinton College | Rock Hill | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Coker University | Hartsville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| College of Charleston | Charleston | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Columbia College | Columbia | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Columbia International University | Columbia | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Converse University | Spartanburg | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Denmark Technical College | Denmark | Public | Two-year | No |
| Erskine College | Due West | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence | Public | Two-year | No |
| Fortis College-Columbia | Columbia | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Francis Marion University | Florence | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Furman University | Greenville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Greenville Technical College | Greenville | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Lander University | Greenwood | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Limestone University | Gaffney | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Midlands Technical College | West Columbia | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Miller-Motte College-Charleston | Charleston | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Miller-Motte College-Conway | Conway | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Morris College | Sumter | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Newberry College | Newberry | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| North Greenville University | Tigerville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Northeastern Technical College | Cheraw | Public | Two-year | No |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Sherman College of Chiropractic | Boiling Springs | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| South Carolina State University | Orangeburg | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| South University-Columbia | Columbia | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Southeastern College-Charleston | North Charleston | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| Southeastern College-Columbia | Columbia | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Southern Wesleyan University | Central | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Spartanburg Community College | Spartanburg | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | Spartanburg | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | Beaufort | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Trident Technical College | Charleston | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | Aiken | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | Bluffton | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of South Carolina-Lancaster | Lancaster | Public | Two-year | No |
| University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie | Allendale | Public | Two-year | No |
| University of South Carolina-Sumter | Sumter | Public | Two-year | No |
| University of South Carolina-Union | Union | Public | Two-year | No |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | Spartanburg | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Voorhees University | Denmark | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Williamsburg Technical College | Kingstree | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Winthrop University | Rock Hill | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Wofford College | Spartanburg | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| York Technical College | Rock Hill | Public | Two-year | No |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in South Carolina: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in South Carolina?
South Carolina has 65 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in South Carolina?
33 public, 24 private nonprofit and 8 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in South Carolina?
25 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Aiken Technical College, Central Carolina Technical College, Denmark Technical College, Florence-Darlington Technical College, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, and Midlands Technical College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in South Carolina?
40 four-year colleges and universities, and 34 schools in South Carolina offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in South Carolina offer online programs?
45 colleges in South Carolina reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in South Carolina have the most colleges?
Columbia (8), Charleston (8), Spartanburg (5), Greenville (3), and Sumter (3).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in South Carolina?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in South Carolina are Business Administration (53 schools), Criminal Justice (40 schools), Early Childhood Education (39 schools), Nursing (37 schools), Accounting (35 schools), and Biology (32 schools).
How do I find a college in South Carolina that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to South Carolina and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of South Carolina colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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