Choosing a college is perhaps one of the biggest decisions that students and their parents will make. South Carolina offers a wide variety when it comes to college and university options, whether you are searching for a private college with small classroom sizes, a public university with a strong athletic program or a school with a mixture of such qualities. CMM has compiled a list of all the wonderful colleges and universities in our great Palmetto State. From the Lowcountry, to the Upstate and right here in the Midlands, the options for higher education in our great state are plentiful.
Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities
Clemson University
105 Sikes Hall, Clemson
clemson.edu
Coastal Carolina University
100 Chanticleer Drive E, Conway
coastal.edu
College of Charleston
66 George St., Charleston
cofc.edu
Francis Marion University
4822 E. Palmetto St., Florence
fmarion.edu
Lander University
320 Stanley Ave., Greenwood
lander.edu
South Carolina State University
300 College St. NE, Orangeburg
scsu.edu
The Citadel
171 Moultrie St., Charleston
citadel.edu
University of South Carolina
816 Bull St., Columbia
sc.edu
USC Aiken
471 University Parkway, Aiken
usca.edu
USC Beaufort
801 Carteret St., Beaufort
uscb.edu
USC Lancaster
476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster
usclancaster.sc.edu
USC Salkehatchie
465 James Brandt Blvd., Allendale
807 Hampton St., Walterboro
uscsalkehatchie.sc.edu
USC Sumter
200 Miller Road, Sumter
uscsumter.edu
USC Union
309 E. Academy St., Union
uscunion.sc.edu
USC Upstate
800 University Way, Spartanburg
uscupstate.edu
Winthrop University
701 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill
winthrop.edu
Private Four-Year Colleges and Universities
Allen University
1530 Harden St., Columbia
allenuniversity.edu
Anderson University
316 Blvd., Anderson
andersonuniversity.edu
Benedict College
1600 Harden St., Columbia
benedict.edu
Bob Jones University
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville
bju.edu
Charleston Southern University
9200 University Blvd., Charleston
csuniv.edu
Claflin University
400 Magnolia St., Orangeburg
claflin.edu
Clinton College
1029 Crawford Road, Rock Hill
clintoncollege.edu
Coker College
300 E. College Ave., Hartsville
coker.edu
Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia
columbiasc.edu
Columbia International University
7435 Monticello Road, Columbia
ciu.edu
Converse College
580 E. Main St., Spartanburg
converse.edu
Erskine College
2 Washington St., Due West
erskine.edu
Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville
furman.edu
Lenoir-Rhyne University
4201 North Main St., Columbia
LR.edu/Columbia
Limestone College
1115 College Drive, Gaffney
limestone.edu
Morris College
100 W. College St., Sumter
morris.edu
Newberry College
2100 College St., Newberry
newberry.edu
North Greenville University
7801 N. Tigerville Road, Tigerville
ngu.edu
Presbyterian College
503 S. Broad St., Clinton
presby.edu
Southern Wesleyan University
907 Wesleyan Drive, Central
swu.edu
Voorhees College
481 Porter Drive, Denmark
voorhees.edu
Wofford College
429 N. Church St., Spartanburg
wofford.edu
Private Two-Year Colleges and Universities
Spartanburg Methodist College
1000 Powell Mill Road, Spartanburg
SMCSC.edu
Technical and Community Colleges
Aiken Technical College
2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville
atc.edu
Arclabs Welding School
700 Gracern Road, Columbia
933 Commerce Circle, Hanahan
2615 S.C. 153, Piedmont
arclabs.com
Central Carolina Technical College
506 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter
cctech.edu
Denmark Technical College
1126 Soloman Blatt Blvd., Denmark
denmarktech.edu
Florence-Darlington Technical College
2715 W. Lucas St., Florence
fdtc.edu
Forrest College
601 E. River St., Anderson
forrestcollege.edu
Greenville Technical College
506 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville
gvltec.edu
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
2050 U.S. 501 E., Conway
hgtc.edu
Midlands Technical College
1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia
midlandstech.edu
Northeastern Technical College
1201 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw
netc.edu
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
3250 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg
octech.edu
Piedmont Technical College
620 N. Emerald Road, Greenwood
ptc.edu
Spartanburg Community College
107 Community College Drive, Spartanburg
sccsc.edu
Spartanburg Methodist College
1000 Powell Mill Road, Spartanburg
smcsc.edu
Technical College of the Lowcountry
921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort
tcl.edu
Tri-County Technical College
7900 US-76, Pendleton
tctc.edu
Trident Technical College
7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston
tridenttech.edu
Williamsburg Technical College
601 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Kingstree
wiltech.edu
York Technical College
452 S. Anderson Road, Rock Hill
yorktech.edu
Out-of-State Institutions with South Carolina Campuses
Art Institute of Charleston
24 N. Market St., Charleston
artinstitutes.edu/Charleston
Brown Mackie College
Two Liberty Square 75 Beattie Place, Suite 100, Greenville
brownmackie.edu
Centura College
7500 Two Notch Road, Columbia
8084 Rivers Ave., North Charleston
centuracollege.edu
ECPI University
250 Berryhill Road #300, Columbia
1001 Keys Drive #100, Greenville
7410 Northside Drive #100, North Charleston
ecpi.edu
Fortis College
246 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 101, Columbia
fortis.edu
Golf Academy of America
1900 Mr. Joe White Ave., Myrtle Beach
golfacademy.edu
ITT Technical Institute
1628 Browning Road, Suite 180, Columbia
6 Independence Pointe, Greenville
9654 N. Kings Highway, Suite 101, Myrtle Beach
2431 W. Aviation Ave., North Charleston
itt-tech.edu
Miller-Motte Technical College
2451 Hwy. 501 East, Conway
8085 Rivers Ave., North Charleston
miller-motte.edu
South University
9 Science Court, Columbia
southuniversity.edu
Strayer University
200 Center Point Circle, Suite 300, Columbia
555 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite 300, Greenville
5010 Wetland Crossing, North Charleston
strayer.edu
University of Phoenix
1001 Pinnacle Point Drive, Columbia
phoenix.edu
Virginia College
7201 Two Notch Road, Columbia
2400 David H. McLeod Blvd., Florence
78 Global Drive, Suite 200, Greenville
6185 Rivers Ave., North Charleston
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg
vc.edu
Webster University
One Pinckney Blvd., Beaufort
100 Gateway Corporate Blvd., Columbia
4600 Strom Thurmond Blvd., A113, Fort Jackson
124 Verade Blvd., Suite 400, Greenville
101 W. Hill Blvd., Building 221, Joint Base Charleston
4589 Oleander Drive, Myrtle Beach
4105 Faber Place Drive, Suite 100, North Charleston
398 Shaw Drive, Room 108, Shaw Air Force Base
webster.edu
Schools of Medicine and Law
Charleston School of Law
81 Mary St., Charleston
charlestonlaw.edu
The Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Ave., Charleston
musc.edu
University of South Carolina School of Law
701 Main St., Columbia
law.sc.edu
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
6311 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia
med.sc.edu
In Their Own Words
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 535-5000
Claflin.edu
Claflin University’s growing reputation as a leading 21st century institution of higher education reached a historic milestone when the university launched its Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program during the 2016 fall semester. The program represents the dynamic progression of Claflin’s increasing emphasis in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and online programs, while maintaining its distinction as a top-tier liberal arts university.
Claflin’s RN to BSN program is open only to registered nurses who have earned an associate degree in nursing from an accredited institution. Nursing graduates and professionals can earn a bachelor’s degree in 12 months.
The RN to BSN program is consistent with Claflin’s selection as the lead institution for the Carolina Cluster Pathway Program (C2P2), a $6 million grant under the UNCF® Career Pathways Initiative funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., designed to help the institutions improve employment outcomes for graduates. The program also connects with The Claflin University Strategic Plan: Claflin LEADS, which is an acronym for Leadership Development, Experiential Learning, Academic Excellence, Diversity and Inclusion and Student Success. All courses are taught online which aligns with Claflin’s focus in re-engineering teaching and learning through the integration of state-of-the art technology.
Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
(800) 277-1301
ColumbiaSC.edu
Columbia College is a dynamic learning and living community known for its emphasis on service, social justice and leadership development. Founded in 1854 by the United Methodist Church as a women’s liberal arts college, Columbia College offers evening, graduate and online programs serving both women and men. The college is home to The McNair Center for Entrepreneurism and a nationally renowned honors program. Program offerings blend the liberal arts with areas of career preparation and pre-professional studies. Offerings include new programs in Nursing, Criminal Justice, Fashion Merchandising, Sports Management, Hospitality and Tourism. More than 25 percent of the student body participates in one of 10 intercollegiate sports teams in the NAIA.
Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Center for Graduate Studies of Columbia
4201 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 461-3217
LR.edu/Columbia
LRU’s Center for Graduate Studies of Columbia, South Carolina opened its doors to students and faculty in fall 2014. The Center’s opening brought LRU’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program to a third campus location and added an additional online Human Services program to the list of graduate degree options. In 2016, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy was also added. All programs are service-oriented and consistent with the university’s mission of providing a Christ-centered, caring community. Coursework is designed with the working professional in mind, with online, evening, hybrid and weekend classes available. The center shares a campus with the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary of LRU and is located in the garden level of Beam Hall.
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT)
The Master of Science in OT program is an expansion of the program currently offered on the Hickory campus. The 27-month program combines comprehensive classroom instruction with extensive laboratory experience. A new OT building is currently under construction at the center. The 24,000-square foot building will include a state-of-the-art laboratory, classrooms and student workspace, as well as faculty and administrative offices. It is expected to open in summer 2017.
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed to prepare individuals for licensure as professional counselors. The program primarily focuses on the development of strong clinical skills and applications.
Master of Arts in Human Services
The Master of Arts in Human Services program is designed for individuals who are passionate about helping people and making the world a better place. This advanced degree prepares graduates to work with and make a difference in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations — and to be a change agent in areas such as poverty, healthcare access, child and youth services, addiction or career placement. The program is online, allowing students to enroll from anywhere in the world, and begin any semester (summer, fall or spring term).
Presbyterian College
503 South Broad Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(800) 476-7272
Presby.edu
Justin Bethel missed tryouts for middle school band, so he tried out for football instead. That wasn’t the end of his interest in music, but it was the beginning of a journey that would take him to the NFL. And his first stop? Presbyterian College.
With his eye on the NFL, Justin sought out a school that would provide him a well-rounded education as well as an opportunity to play football. Music, too, was important to Justin, and he knew he wanted to keep it in his life in some way while at school. Many consider his array of interests somewhat unconventional. Some might even encourage him to embrace only one of his passions. Well, not everyone, not every college.
At Presbyterian College, we recognize that students are multifaceted. We make the unconventional conventional by allowing students to pursue their many passions through the liberal arts. Such freedom provides students with an opportunity to customize their education, enabling them to get the most out of their time as an undergraduate.
This is why Justin Bethel chose to attend Presbyterian College. At PC, Justin’s multiple passions flourished via his liberal arts education. He was a Blue Hose on the football field, a performer in the jazz and pep bands, and a student pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
Unconventional? Not at PC.
