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 252,120 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 #154 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of South Carolina Columbia enrolling 36,579 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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Denmark Technical College
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HBCU
Denmark, SC
 

Denmark Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 646enrollment
  • $20,583net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

51 miles from Columbia

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Voorhees College
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HBCU
Denmark, SC
 

Voorhees College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 515enrollment
  • $15,747net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

52 miles from Columbia

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Coker College
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Hartsville, SC

Coker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,263enrollment
  • $18,910net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

53 miles from Columbia

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University of South Carolina Aiken
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Aiken, SC
 

University of South Carolina Aiken

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,855enrollment
  • $11,697net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

59 miles from Columbia

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Clinton Junior College
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HBCU
Rock Hill, SC
 

Clinton Junior College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 106enrollment
  • $13,418net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Columbia

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Aiken Technical College
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Graniteville, SC
 

Aiken Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,218enrollment
  • $5,848net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Columbia

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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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  • 3,521enrollment
  • $1,598net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

64 miles from Columbia

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Presbyterian College
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Clinton, SC

Presbyterian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,136enrollment
  • $20,058net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 21

63 miles from Columbia

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University of South Carolina Union
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Union, SC

University of South Carolina Union

Public 2 Year

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

63 miles from Columbia

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Winthrop University
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Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,694enrollment
  • $16,838net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

63 miles from Columbia

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York Technical College
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Rock Hill, SC
 

York Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,731enrollment
  • $6,489net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Columbia

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Williamsburg Technical College
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Kingstree, SC
 

Williamsburg Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 629enrollment
  • $7,321net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Columbia

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Wingate University
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Wingate, NC

Wingate University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,322enrollment
  • $21,464net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 990-1270SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

70 miles from Columbia

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Northeastern Technical College
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Cheraw, SC
 

Northeastern Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,477enrollment
  • $7,833net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

72 miles from Columbia

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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

  • 4,017enrollment
  • $11,231net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 900-1138SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

72 miles from Columbia

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Piedmont Technical College
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Greenwood, SC
 

Piedmont Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,999enrollment
  • $11,126net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Columbia

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Paine College
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HBCU
Augusta, GA
 

Paine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 344enrollment
  • $17,048net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 776-976SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.81Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

74 miles from Columbia

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Lander University
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Greenwood, SC

Lander University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,363enrollment
  • $14,657net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

74 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 $5,064 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.