Colleges Near Florence

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

There are 2 colleges in Florence and 68 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 256,703 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Carolina with a population of 37,056, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Florence. Driving time to these schools from Florence should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of South Carolina Columbia in Columbia which is ranked #210 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, University of North Carolina at Pembroke in Pembroke 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 Florence.
Florence, SC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Wingate University
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Wingate, NC

Wingate University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

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

67 miles from Florence

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Bladen Community College
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Dublin, NC
 

Bladen Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 990enrollment
  • $8,382net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

68 miles from Florence

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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

67 miles from Florence

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Virginia College Columbia
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Columbia, SC
 

Virginia College Columbia

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

68 miles from Florence

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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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  • 2,328enrollment
  • $10,510net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 910-1090SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Florence

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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

  • 1,572enrollment
  • $23,920net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 850-1140SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

70 miles from Florence

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Allen University
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HBCU
Columbia, SC

Allen University

Private 4 Year

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  • 677enrollment
  • $11,058net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

72 miles from Florence

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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

  • 1,731enrollment
  • $18,146net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 820-1010SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

72 miles from Florence

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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

  • 36,579enrollment
  • $26,068net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.69Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

73 miles from Florence

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W L Bonner College
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Columbia, South Carolina
 

W L Bonner College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

72 miles from Florence

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Sandhills Community College
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Pinehurst, NC
 

Sandhills Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,824enrollment
  • $11,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Florence

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Columbia International University
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia International University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,631enrollment
  • $21,320net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 990-1195SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

74 miles from Florence

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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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  • 2,146enrollment
  • $6,609net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

74 miles from Florence

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Medix School Fortis College
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Columbia, SC
 

Medix School Fortis College

Private 2 Year

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  • 513enrollment
  • $27,031net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Florence

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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

  • 1,835enrollment
  • $21,232net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

77 miles from Florence

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Fayetteville Technical Community College
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Fayetteville, NC
 

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 10,877enrollment
  • $3,616net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.67Avg GPA

79 miles from Florence

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Midlands Technical College
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West Columbia, SC
 

Midlands Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,978enrollment
  • $5,433net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Florence

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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

  • 3,041enrollment
  • $17,928net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

77 miles from Florence

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Florence Darlington Technical College and is 4.9 miles from Florence. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Florence Darlington Technical College are $4,832 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Florence Darlington 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.