Best Colleges in South Carolina (2019-2020)
The schools listed below rank in the best colleges in South Carolina. For this ranking, we consider any type/level of colleges including national universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and specialized schools. In South Carolina, there are 105 colleges and universities - by school type, 34 public and 71 private schools, and by school level, 41 4 years (or high), 34 2-4 years, and 30 less than 2 years schools.
For academic year 2019-2020, Clemson University ranks first in the best South Carolina colleges ranking and University of South Carolina-Columbia and Furman followed it. By school type, there are 4 public and 6 schools in the best South Carolina colleges.
The average acceptance rate of the best South Carolina colleges 60.88% where Columbia International University has the tightest rate with 33.39%. Furman has the highest tuition & fees with $50,844 where the average amount is $33,242 of the schools. Furman has the highest submitted SAT scores with 1,320 where the average SAT scores is 1,181 of the schools. The average student population is 8,734 and the average student to faculty ratio is 13.70 to 1 over the best South Carolina colleges.
The ranking is based on CollegeEvaluator's ranking methodology by considering academic, financial, admissions, learning environment, and more perspectives. [read more about the ranking methodology]
1Clemson University 86.25
Clemson University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Clemson, SC with total 24,951 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,310 |
| Acceptance Rate | 47.19% |
| Tuition & Fees | $15,558 (in-state) / $38,550 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 24,951 (19,669 Undergraduate) |
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University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public, 4 or more years school located in Columbia, SC with total 34,795 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,275 |
| Acceptance Rate | 63.06% |
| Tuition & Fees | $12,688 (in-state) / $33,928 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 34,795 (26,733 Undergraduate) |
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41Wofford College 85.89
Wofford College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Spartanburg, SC with total 1,666 students.
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,265 |
| Acceptance Rate | 63.58% |
| Tuition & Fees | $45,710 |
| Student Population | 1,666 (All Undergraduate) |
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Columbia International University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Columbia, SC with total 1,048 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,030 |
| Acceptance Rate | 33.39% |
| Tuition & Fees | $24,000 |
| Student Population | 1,048 (545 Undergraduate) |
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62North Greenville University 85.23
North Greenville University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Tigerville, SC with total 2,578 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,085 |
| Acceptance Rate | 59.62% |
| Tuition & Fees | $21,120 |
| Student Population | 2,578 (2,319 Undergraduate) |
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public, 4 or more years school located in Charleston, SC with total 3,763 students.
| Highest Degree | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT Scores | 1,125 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80.80% |
| Tuition & Fees | $12,620 (in-state) / $35,876 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 3,763 (2,911 Undergraduate) |
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82Anderson University 84.85
Anderson University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Anderson, SC with total 3,429 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,117 |
| Acceptance Rate | 62.29% |
| Tuition & Fees | $29,230 |
| Student Population | 3,429 (2,881 Undergraduate) |
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91College of Charleston 84.75
College of Charleston is a public, 4 or more years school located in Charleston, SC with total 10,783 students.
| Highest Degree | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT Scores | 1,160 |
| Acceptance Rate | 79.26% |
| Tuition & Fees | $12,939 (in-state) / $33,269 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 10,783 (9,880 Undergraduate) |
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101Converse College 84.69
Converse College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Spartanburg, SC with total 1,380 students.
| Highest Degree | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT Scores | 1,120 |
| Acceptance Rate | 58.52% |
| Tuition & Fees | $19,890 |
| Student Population | 1,380 (893 Undergraduate) |
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| Rank | Name | Acceptance Rate | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Scores | Population | Student : Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clemson University Clemson, SC |
47.19% | $38,550 ($15,558) |
$23,246 ($11,796) |
1,310 | 24,951 | 16 to 1 |
| 2 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC |
63.06% | $33,928 ($12,688) |
$30,160 ($14,137) |
1,275 | 34,795 | 17 to 1 |
| 3 11 |
Furman Greenville, SC |
61.05% | $50,844 | $6,225 | 1,320 | 2,947 | 10 to 1 |
| 4 1 |
Wofford College Spartanburg, SC |
63.58% | $45,710 | - | 1,265 | 1,666 | 11 to 1 |
| 5 2 |
Columbia International University Columbia, SC |
33.39% | $24,000 | $10,070 | 1,030 | 1,048 | 15 to 1 |
| 6 2 |
North Greenville University Tigerville, SC |
59.62% | $21,120 | $10,880 | 1,085 | 2,578 | 14 to 1 |
| 7 2 |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC |
80.80% | $35,876 ($12,620) |
$18,540 ($10,890) |
1,125 | 3,763 | 12 to 1 |
| 8 2 |
Anderson University Anderson, SC |
62.29% | $29,230 | $10,751 | 1,117 | 3,429 | 15 to 1 |
| 9 1 |
College of Charleston Charleston, SC |
79.26% | $33,269 ($12,939) |
$14,230 ($14,120) |
1,160 | 10,783 | 15 to 1 |
| 10 1 |
Converse College Spartanburg, SC |
58.52% | $19,890 | $9,021 | 1,120 | 1,380 | 12 to 1 |
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