Colleges and universities near me in the Columbia, South Carolina area
There are 9 colleges in Columbia and 74 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 238,462 students.
Located in South Carolina with a population of 129,272, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Wofford College in Spartanburg. The largest college in the area is University of South Carolina Columbia enrolling 34,795 students.
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 Columbia.
74 results
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
6 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
7 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
7 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
6 miles from Columbia
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in South Carolina
8 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
8 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
11 miles from Columbia
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
11 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
14 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
31 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
31 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
32 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
34 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
37 miles from Columbia
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina
37 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
44 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
49 miles from Columbia
The closest community college is Midlands Technical College and is 13.7 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Midlands Technical College are $4,788 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Midlands 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.