Colleges Near Columbia

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

There are 9 colleges in Columbia and 75 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 242,970 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Carolina with a population of 129,272, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Wofford College in Spartanburg which is ranked #135 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of South Carolina Columbia enrolling 35,653 students. In terms of affordability, South Piedmont Community College in Polkton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,824 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 Columbia.
Columbia, SC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Virginia College Columbia
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Columbia, SC
 

Virginia College Columbia

Private 2 Year

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  • 404enrollment
  • $24,151net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Columbia

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University of Phoenix Columbia Campus
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Columbia, SC
 

University of Phoenix Columbia Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Columbia

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Allen University
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HBCU
Columbia, SC

Allen University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 657enrollment
  • $13,774net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

7 miles from Columbia

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Benedict College
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HBCU
Columbia, SC
 

Benedict College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,840enrollment
  • $17,845net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 820-1020SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

7 miles from Columbia

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Columbia College
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,514enrollment
  • $18,779net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 850-1140SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

6 miles from Columbia

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University of South Carolina Columbia
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Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 35,653enrollment
  • $22,427net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.69Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

8 miles from Columbia

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W L Bonner College
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Columbia, South Carolina
 

W L Bonner College

Private 4 Year

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  • 21enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Columbia

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Columbia International University
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,481enrollment
  • $19,911net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 990-1195SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

11 miles from Columbia

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Medix School Fortis College
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Columbia, SC
 

Medix School Fortis College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 431enrollment
  • $27,938net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Columbia

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Midlands Technical College
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West Columbia, SC
 

Midlands Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,091enrollment
  • $6,323net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Columbia

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University of South Carolina Sumter
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Sumter, SC
 

University of South Carolina Sumter

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,537enrollment
  • $10,071net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 895-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 8

31 miles from Columbia

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Central Carolina Technical College
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Sumter, SC
 

Central Carolina Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,314enrollment
  • $5,521net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Columbia

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Morris College
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HBCU
Sumter, SC
 

Morris College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 384enrollment
  • $18,829net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.57Avg GPA

32 miles from Columbia

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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
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Orangeburg, SC
 

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,012enrollment
  • $4,531net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

34 miles from Columbia

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Claflin University
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HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,830enrollment
  • $19,951net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

37 miles from Columbia

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South Carolina State University
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HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

South Carolina State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 2,649enrollment
  • $17,435net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

37 miles from Columbia

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Newberry College
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Newberry, SC

Newberry College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,312enrollment
  • $19,405net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 928-1103SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

44 miles from Columbia

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University of South Carolina Lancaster
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Lancaster, SC
 

University of South Carolina Lancaster

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,772enrollment
  • $10,795net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 910-1090SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Columbia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Midlands Technical College and is 13.7 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Midlands Technical College are $4,788 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Midlands 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.