Top Rated South Carolina Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in South Carolina for 2023

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in South Carolina. Leading the rankings for 2023 as the highest ranked private college in South Carolina is Furman University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


13 results

Furman University
F
Greenville, SC

Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,463enrollment
  • $37,761net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1422SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Wofford College
W
Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College

Private 4 Year

8 reviews

#1 Best Value in South Carolina

  • 1,765enrollment
  • $30,431net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1185-1330SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Presbyterian College
P
Clinton, SC

Presbyterian College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,231enrollment
  • $21,959net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

North Greenville University
N
Tigerville, SC

North Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,273enrollment
  • $20,627net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 30

Columbia International University
C
Columbia, SC
 

Columbia International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,338enrollment
  • $18,651net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 940-1135SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due May 30

Converse College
C
Spartanburg, SC

Converse College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,440enrollment
  • $25,534net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

Southern Wesleyan University
S
Central, SC
 

Southern Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,300enrollment
  • $18,614net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 980-1168SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Charleston Southern University
C
Charleston, SC

Charleston Southern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 3,341enrollment
  • $17,496net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 11

Limestone University
L
Gaffney, SC
 

Limestone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,840enrollment
  • $24,967net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

Newberry College
N
Newberry, SC

Newberry College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $20,205net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 935-1155SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Columbia College
C
Columbia, SC
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,389enrollment
  • $20,277net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Coker College
C
Hartsville, SC

Coker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,280enrollment
  • $16,647net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

Claflin University
C
HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,866enrollment
  • $20,806net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1