Colleges Near Clemson

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

There 21 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 87,847 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Carolina with a population of 13,905, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Clemson. Driving time to these schools from Clemson should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Furman University in Greenville which is ranked #96 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Clemson University enrolling 28,747 students. In terms of affordability, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,000 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 Clemson.


21 results

Clemson University
C
Clemson, SC

Clemson University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in America

  • 28,747enrollment
  • $24,408net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1390SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

1 miles from Clemson

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

3 miles from Clemson

Southern Wesleyan University
S
Central, SC
 

Southern Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,188enrollment
  • $20,336net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

4 miles from Clemson

Anderson University
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

15 miles from Clemson

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

16 miles from Clemson

Furman University
F
Greenville, SC

Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in South Carolina

  • 2,505enrollment
  • $32,901net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1425SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

27 miles from Clemson

Brown Mackie College Greenville
B
Greenville, SC
 

Brown Mackie College Greenville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 285enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Clemson

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

28 miles from Clemson

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

29 miles from Clemson

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

28 miles from Clemson

Toccoa Falls College
T
Toccoa Falls, GA

Toccoa Falls College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,532enrollment
  • $20,657net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

32 miles from Clemson

Emmanuel College
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

34 miles from Clemson

Erskine College
E
Due West, SC

Erskine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 984enrollment
  • $21,982net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 920-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

34 miles from Clemson

North Greenville University
N
Tigerville, SC

North Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,219enrollment
  • $20,264net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

37 miles from Clemson

Brevard College
B
Brevard, NC

Brevard College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 787enrollment
  • $26,938net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 870-1220SAT range
  • 16-26ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

39 miles from Clemson

North Georgia Technical College
N
Clarkesville, GA
 

North Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,696enrollment
  • $5,881net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Clemson

Piedmont College
P
Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,840enrollment
  • $21,599net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

42 miles from Clemson

Blue Ridge Community College
B
Flat Rock, NC
 

Blue Ridge Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,822enrollment
  • $9,340net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Clemson

FAQ's

The closest community college is Tri County Technical College and is 3.1 miles from Clemson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Tri County Technical College are $4,640 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Tri County 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.