Colleges Near Clemson

Colleges and universities near me in the Clemson, South Carolina area

There 21 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 86,914 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Carolina with a population of 13,905, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Clemson. Driving time to these schools from Clemson should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Furman University in Greenville which is ranked #102 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Clemson University enrolling 28,466 students. In terms of affordability, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,000 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Clemson.
Clemson, SC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Western Carolina University
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Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 11,635enrollment
  • $13,022net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

48 miles from Clemson

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Lander University
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Greenwood, SC

Lander University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,167enrollment
  • $15,524net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 950-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

50 miles from Clemson

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Virginia College
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Spartanburg, SC
 

Virginia College

Private 2 Year

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  • 274enrollment
  • $29,013net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Clemson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Tri County Technical College and is 3.1 miles from Clemson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Tri County Technical College are $4,448 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Tri County Technical College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.