Colleges Near Pickens

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

There are 28 colleges within 50 miles of Pickens enrolling a total of 107,181 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Carolina with a population of 3,126, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Pickens. The nearest college is Southern Wesleyan University in Central at a distance of 11.3 miles from Pickens. Driving time to these schools from Pickens should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Furman University in Greenville which is ranked #96 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Clemson University enrolling 28,747 students. In terms of affordability, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee 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 Pickens.
Pickens, SC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of South Carolina Upstate
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Spartanburg, SC
 

University of South Carolina Upstate

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,946enrollment
  • $13,794net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1170SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 2.53Avg GPA

43 miles from Pickens

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Spartanburg Methodist College
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Spartanburg, SC
 

Spartanburg Methodist College

Private 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,029enrollment
  • $16,556net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Pickens

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Spartanburg Community College
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Spartanburg, SC
 

Spartanburg Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,330enrollment
  • $7,330net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

41 miles from Pickens

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South College Asheville
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Asheville, NC
 

South College Asheville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 352enrollment
  • $31,683net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Pickens

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Haywood Community College
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Clyde, NC
 

Haywood Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,260enrollment
  • $4,435net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Pickens

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Converse College
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Spartanburg, SC

Converse College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,341enrollment
  • $19,438net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1238SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

45 miles from Pickens

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Wofford College
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Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College

Private 4 Year

8 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,873enrollment
  • $31,061net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1350SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

44 miles from Pickens

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Emmanuel College
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Franklin Springs, GA
 

Emmanuel College

Private 4 Year

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  • 896enrollment
  • $19,006net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

49 miles from Pickens

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Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
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Asheville, NC
 

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,297enrollment
  • $12,734net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Pickens

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North Georgia Technical College
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Clarkesville, GA
 

North Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,696enrollment
  • $5,881net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Pickens

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Tri County Technical College and is 17.5 miles from Pickens. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Tri County Technical College are $4,640 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Tri County 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.