Lens covers 19 four-year colleges in South Carolina, 10 public and 9 private. They range from Allen University (576 undergraduates) to University of South Carolina–Columbia (29,820). Acceptance rates run from 23% to 96%, and 16 of the 19 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 19 four-year colleges in South Carolina
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen University | Columbia | 576 | 73% | $14,304 |
| Anderson University | Anderson | 3,183 | 55% | $34,970 |
| Benedict College | Columbia | 1,536 | 96% | $17,440 |
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston | 2,893 | 96% | $32,520 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston | 2,705 | 23% | $12,570 in-state · $38,508 out-of-state |
| Claflin University | Orangeburg | 1,706 | 65% | $18,282 |
| Clemson University | Clemson | 23,300 | 38% | $15,554 in-state · $40,866 out-of-state |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway | 10,377 | 75% | $11,640 in-state · $29,628 out-of-state |
| College of Charleston | Charleston | 10,558 | 60% | $12,978 in-state · $38,296 out-of-state |
| Francis Marion University | Florence | 2,628 | 86% | $11,160 in-state · $21,544 out-of-state |
| Furman University | Greenville | 2,379 | 43% | $59,770 |
| Lander University | Greenwood | 3,397 | 81% | $11,700 in-state · $21,300 out-of-state |
| Newberry College | Newberry | 1,479 | 90% | $31,100 |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton | 852 | 68% | $44,910 |
| South Carolina State University | Orangeburg | 2,934 | 83% | $11,060 in-state · $21,750 out-of-state |
| University of South Carolina–Columbia | Columbia | 29,820 | 60% | $12,688 in-state · $35,972 out-of-state |
| University of South Carolina–Upstate | Spartanburg | 4,038 | 67% | $11,588 in-state · $23,090 out-of-state |
| Winthrop University | Rock Hill | 3,523 | 79% | $14,678 in-state · $28,676 out-of-state |
| Wofford College | Spartanburg | 1,816 | 52% | $56,005 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in South Carolina admit at least half of applicants? 16 of the 19: Allen University, Anderson University, Benedict College, Charleston Southern University, Claflin University, Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, Francis Marion University, Lander University, Newberry College, Presbyterian College, South Carolina State University and 4 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in South Carolina? University of South Carolina–Columbia is the largest, with 29,820 undergraduates, and Allen University is the smallest, with 576 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in South Carolina are public? 10 of the 19 are public and 9 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.