Colleges Near Sumter

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

There are 3 colleges in Sumter and 62 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 248,371 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Carolina with a population of 40,524, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Sumter. Driving time to these schools from Sumter 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 Sumter.
Sumter, SC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
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Charlotte, NC
 

Johnson & Wales University Charlotte

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,128enrollment
  • $29,481net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Sumter

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Southeastern Community College
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Whiteville, NC
 

Southeastern Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,397enrollment
  • $5,904net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Sumter

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Paine College
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HBCU
Augusta, GA
 

Paine College

Private 4 Year

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  • 344enrollment
  • $17,048net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 776-976SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.81Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

97 miles from Sumter

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte, NC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 30,298enrollment
  • $13,768net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

96 miles from Sumter

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Stanly Community College
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Albemarle, NC
 

Stanly Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,527enrollment
  • $5,001net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Sumter

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Augusta University
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Augusta, GA

Augusta University

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,862enrollment
  • $13,486net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

97 miles from Sumter

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Augusta State University
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Augusta, Georgia

Augusta State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 6,685enrollment
  • -net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Sumter

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Belmont Abbey College
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Belmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,650enrollment
  • $23,463net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

98 miles from Sumter

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FAQ's

The closest community college is University of South Carolina Sumter and is 1.3 miles from Sumter. 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.