Best South Carolina Colleges

There are 66 colleges and universities in South Carolina enrolling 237,373 students. Explore the list of top colleges in South Carolina below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in South Carolina offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 South Carolina is home to nationally ranked institutions like Furman University, Clemson University, Wofford College and University of South Carolina Columbia. The highest ranked college in South Carolina is Furman University and the top rated public state college is Clemson University.

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