Colleges Near Charleston

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

There are 5 colleges in Charleston and 29 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 105,599 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Carolina with a population of 120,083, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Charleston. Driving time to these schools from Charleston should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Citadel Military College of South Carolina which is ranked #298 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Savannah College of Art and Design enrolling 16,414 students. In terms of affordability, Savannah Technical College in Savannah offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,400 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 Charleston.
Charleston, SC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Savannah College of Art and Design
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Savannah, GA

Savannah College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 16,414enrollment
  • $45,976net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1280SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

84 miles from Charleston

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Savannah State University
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HBCU
Savannah, GA

Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,945enrollment
  • $9,452net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

85 miles from Charleston

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Savannah Technical College
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Savannah, GA

Savannah Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,642enrollment
  • $7,399net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Charleston

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Horry Georgetown Technical College
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Conway, SC
 

Horry Georgetown Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,137enrollment
  • $4,461net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

87 miles from Charleston

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Coastal Carolina University
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Conway, SC

Coastal Carolina University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,337enrollment
  • $14,016net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

87 miles from Charleston

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Golf Academy of America Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach, SC
 

Golf Academy of America Myrtle Beach

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 160enrollment
  • $23,442net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Charleston

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University of Phoenix Savannah Campus
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Savannah, Georgia
 

University of Phoenix Savannah Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 632enrollment
  • $18,296net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Charleston

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Miller Motte Technical College
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Conway, SC
 

Miller Motte Technical College

Private 2 Year

6 reviews

 

  • 235enrollment
  • $21,752net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Charleston

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Armstrong State University
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Savannah, GA

Armstrong State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 7,041enrollment
  • $12,404net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

91 miles from Charleston

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Francis Marion University
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Florence, SC

Francis Marion University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,045enrollment
  • $12,614net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 890-1123SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

97 miles from Charleston

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Florence Darlington Technical College
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Florence, SC
 

Florence Darlington Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,940enrollment
  • $2,334net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

99 miles from Charleston

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Trident Technical College and is 8.5 miles from Charleston. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Trident Technical College are $4,564 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Trident 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.