Colleges Near Aiken

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

There 60 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 243,876 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Carolina with a population of 29,524, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Aiken. Driving time to these schools from Aiken should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Wofford College in Spartanburg which is ranked #154 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Georgia enrolling 41,615 students. In terms of affordability, East Georgia College in Swainsboro offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,280 per year.

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 Aiken.
Aiken, SC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

60 results

University of South Carolina Union
S
Union, SC

University of South Carolina Union

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,392enrollment
  • $11,734net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 830-1020SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

82 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Central Carolina Technical College
C
Sumter, SC
 

Central Carolina Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,004enrollment
  • $5,519net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Anderson University
Connect Me
A
Anderson, SC

Anderson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 4,325enrollment
  • $22,222net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1290SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

86 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Forrest College
F
Anderson, SC
 

Forrest College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 67enrollment
  • $19,080net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Morris College
Connect Me
M
HBCU
Sumter, SC
 

Morris College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 421enrollment
  • $20,397net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.57Avg GPA

84 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Georgia College & State University
Connect Me
G
Milledgeville, GA

Georgia College & State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,811enrollment
  • $19,769net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

92 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Georgia Military College Milledgeville Campus
G
Milledgeville, Georgia
 

Georgia Military College Milledgeville Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,629enrollment
  • $13,927net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Georgia Military College
Connect Me
G
Milledgeville, GA
 

Georgia Military College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,765enrollment
  • $11,571net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Connect Me
S
Bluffton, SC

University of South Carolina Beaufort

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 2,121enrollment
  • $15,781net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

95 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Virginia College Greenville
V
Greenville, SC
 

Virginia College Greenville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 355enrollment
  • $29,742net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Emmanuel College
Connect Me
E
Franklin Springs, GA
 

Emmanuel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 896enrollment
  • $19,006net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

97 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Technical College of the Lowcountry
T
Beaufort, SC
 

Technical College of the Lowcountry

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,349enrollment
  • $7,723net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Greenville Technical College
G
Greenville, SC
 

Greenville Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,661enrollment
  • $6,267net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of Georgia
Connect Me
G
Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 41,615enrollment
  • $16,303net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1390SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

99 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Tri County Technical College
T
Pendleton, SC
 

Tri County Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,780enrollment
  • $7,726net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Athens Technical College
A
Athens, GA
 

Athens Technical College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 4,169enrollment
  • $7,481net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Bob Jones University
B
Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,893enrollment
  • $19,773net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

100 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 
Converse College
Connect Me
C
Spartanburg, SC

Converse College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,341enrollment
  • $19,438net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1238SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

99 miles from Aiken

Compare Calculate my chances 

FAQ's

The closest community college is Aiken Technical College and is 6.6 miles from Aiken. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Aiken Technical College are $5,404 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Aiken 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.