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.
75 results
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
85 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#10 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
87 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
Applications Due Aug 1
87 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
8 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in South Carolina
Applications Due Jan 15
87 miles from Columbia
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#6 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Jun 1
89 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
88 miles from Columbia
Private 2 Year
2 reviews
88 miles from Columbia
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
89 miles from Columbia
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
89 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
90 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
91 miles from Columbia
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina
91 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
90 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
91 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
93 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
93 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
95 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
95 miles from Columbia
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.