Colleges Near Gaston

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

There are 21 colleges within 50 miles of Gaston enrolling a total of 73,997 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Carolina with a population of 1,645, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Gaston. The nearest college is Midlands Technical College in West Columbia at a distance of 9.1 miles from Gaston. Driving time to these schools from Gaston should be less than 1 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, Aiken Technical College in Graniteville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,896 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 Gaston.
Gaston, SC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

9 miles from Gaston

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Allen University
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HBCU
Columbia, SC

Allen University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Jul 1

14 miles from Gaston

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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

14 miles from Gaston

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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

13 miles from Gaston

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Medix School Fortis College
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Columbia, SC
 

Medix School Fortis College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

14 miles from Gaston

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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

16 miles from Gaston

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Columbia International University
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

18 miles from Gaston

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Columbia College
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

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

18 miles from Gaston

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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

19 miles from Gaston

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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

21 miles from Gaston

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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

24 miles from Gaston

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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

26 miles from Gaston

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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

26 miles from Gaston

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Denmark Technical College
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HBCU
Denmark, SC
 

Denmark Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

35 miles from Gaston

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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

35 miles from Gaston

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University of South Carolina Aiken
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Aiken, SC
 

University of South Carolina Aiken

Public 4 Year

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#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

42 miles from Gaston

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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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  • 1,692enrollment
  • $10,143net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 895-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 8

42 miles from Gaston

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Central Carolina Technical College
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Sumter, SC
 

Central Carolina Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,004enrollment
  • $5,519net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Gaston

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Midlands Technical College and is 9.1 miles from Gaston. 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.