Colleges Near Columbia

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

There are 74 colleges within 100 miles of Columbia. Located in South Carolina with a population of 129,272, the closest colleges are ranked by distance from Columbia. The nearest college is Virginia College Columbia at a distance of 4.2 miles from Columbia center. 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.
 Columbia, SC within 100 miles  Public  Private  For-Profit  4 year  2 year

74 results found

Virginia College Columbia
V
Columbia, SC
 

Private 2 Year

100% acceptance rate

  • 404enrollment
  • $24,151net price
  • $14,632tuition
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Columbia

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University of Phoenix Columbia Campus
P
Columbia, SC
 

Private 4 Year

100% acceptance rate

  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • $9,480tuition
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Columbia

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Allen University
A
Columbia, SC
 

Private 4 Year

100% acceptance rate

  • 743enrollment
  • $15,848net price
  • $12,940tuition
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Columbia

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Benedict College
B
Columbia, SC
 

Private 4 Year

100% acceptance rate

  • 2,165enrollment
  • $19,340net price
  • $16,600tuition
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

7 miles from Columbia

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Columbia College
C
Columbia, SC
 

Private 4 Year

96% acceptance rate

  • 1,276enrollment
  • $17,550net price
  • $19,500tuition
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

6 miles from Columbia

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University of South Carolina Columbia
S
Columbia, SC

Public 4 Year

63% acceptance rate

  • 34,795enrollment
  • $20,271net price
  • $12,616tuition
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 4.15Avg GPA

8 miles from Columbia

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W L Bonner College
W
Columbia, South Carolina
 

Private 4 Year

100% acceptance rate

  • 41enrollment
  • -net price
  • $7,152tuition
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Columbia

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Columbia International University
C
Columbia, SC
 

Private 4 Year

33% acceptance rate

  • 1,048enrollment
  • $18,476net price
  • $23,690tuition
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

11 miles from Columbia

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Medix School Fortis College
M
Columbia, SC
 

Private 2 Year

100% acceptance rate

  • 382enrollment
  • $21,142net price
  • $16,285tuition
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Columbia

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Midlands Technical College
M
West Columbia, SC
 

Public 2 Year

100% acceptance rate

  • 9,892enrollment
  • $6,093net price
  • $4,530tuition
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Columbia

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University of South Carolina Sumter
S
Sumter, SC
 

Public 2 Year

63% acceptance rate

  • 1,110enrollment
  • $8,318net price
  • $7,558tuition
  • 920-1130SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Columbia

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Central Carolina Technical College
C
Sumter, SC
 

Public 2 Year

100% acceptance rate

  • 3,550enrollment
  • $5,868net price
  • $5,166tuition
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Columbia

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Morris College
M
Sumter, SC
 

Private 4 Year

100% acceptance rate

  • 649enrollment
  • $16,472net price
  • $13,886tuition
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.55Avg GPA

32 miles from Columbia

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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
O
Orangeburg, SC
 

Public 2 Year

100% acceptance rate

  • 2,387enrollment
  • $7,323net price
  • $4,466tuition
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Columbia

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Claflin University
C
Orangeburg, SC

Private 4 Year

56% acceptance rate

  • 2,172enrollment
  • $18,089net price
  • $16,854tuition
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

37 miles from Columbia

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South Carolina State University
S
Orangeburg, SC

Public 4 Year

53% acceptance rate

  • 3,022enrollment
  • $21,112net price
  • $11,060tuition
  • 860-1010SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

37 miles from Columbia

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Newberry College
N
Newberry, SC
 

Private 4 Year

66% acceptance rate

  • 1,208enrollment
  • $19,427net price
  • $26,424tuition
  • 920-1120SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

44 miles from Columbia

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University of South Carolina Lancaster
S
Lancaster, SC
 

Public 2 Year

67% acceptance rate

  • 1,523enrollment
  • $8,846net price
  • $7,558tuition
  • 890-1110SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Columbia

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FAQ's

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 $4,530 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.