Colleges Near Lakewood

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

There are 20 colleges within 50 miles of Lakewood enrolling a total of 72,647 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Carolina with a population of 3,032, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lakewood. The nearest college is Morris College in Sumter at a distance of 6.7 miles from Lakewood. Driving time to these schools from Lakewood should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of South Carolina Columbia in Columbia which is ranked #208 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, Williamsburg Technical College in Kingstree offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,608 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 Lakewood.
Lakewood, SC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

7 miles from Lakewood

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University of South Carolina Sumter
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Sumter, SC
 

University of South Carolina Sumter

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Aug 8

6 miles from Lakewood

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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

6 miles from Lakewood

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Williamsburg Technical College
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Kingstree, SC
 

Williamsburg Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 673enrollment
  • $7,358net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Lakewood

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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
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Orangeburg, SC
 

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Aug 2

34 miles from Lakewood

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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

38 miles from Lakewood

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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 Lakewood

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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

39 miles from Lakewood

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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

38 miles from Lakewood

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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

40 miles from Lakewood

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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

40 miles from Lakewood

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Coker College
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Hartsville, SC

Coker College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,160enrollment
  • $19,345net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

40 miles from Lakewood

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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

40 miles from Lakewood

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Florence Darlington Technical College
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Florence, SC
 

Florence Darlington Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,940enrollment
  • $2,334net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

41 miles from Lakewood

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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

41 miles from Lakewood

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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

42 miles from Lakewood

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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

45 miles from Lakewood

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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

45 miles from Lakewood

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FAQ's

The closest community college is University of South Carolina Sumter and is 6.5 miles from Lakewood. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at University of South Carolina Sumter are $7,558 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

The typical SAT range for accepted students at University of South Carolina-Sumter is 895 to 1120. Successful applicants usually have an ACT score between 16 and 20. University of South Carolina Sumter freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.19. Learn more about University of South Carolina Sumter admission chances.