Most Selective Universities in South Carolina
Rankings based on government-verified data for qualifying institutions in South Carolina.
| # | Institution | Tuition | Avg Earnings | Grad Rate | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allen University
Private Non-Profit |
$14,304 | $23,889 | 11% | SC |
| 2 |
Clemson University
Public |
$15,554 | $58,311 | 87% | SC |
| 3 |
Furman University
Private Non-Profit |
$58,312 | $50,796 | 84% | SC |
| 4 |
Anderson University
Private Non-Profit |
$33,580 | $42,073 | 66% | SC |
| 5 |
Wofford College
Private Non-Profit |
$54,100 | $52,076 | 82% | SC |
| 6 |
Erskine College
Private Non-Profit |
$36,710 | $39,618 | 47% | SC |
| 7 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Public |
$12,688 | $50,621 | 78% | SC |
| 8 |
American College of the Building Arts
Private Non-Profit |
$20,572 | $0 | 58% | SC |
| 9 |
North Greenville University
Private Non-Profit |
$24,650 | $38,173 | 54% | SC |
| 10 |
Converse University
Private Non-Profit |
$23,096 | $33,110 | 52% | SC |
| 11 |
Benedict College
Private Non-Profit |
$18,000 | $24,908 | 21% | SC |
| 12 |
Lander University
Public |
$11,700 | $36,851 | 47% | SC |
| 13 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Public |
$10,730 | $39,214 | 39% | SC |
| 14 |
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Public |
$11,583 | $43,339 | 43% | SC |
| 15 |
College of Charleston
Public |
$12,978 | $43,821 | 65% | SC |
| 16 |
Presbyterian College
Private Non-Profit |
$43,300 | $44,387 | 63% | SC |
| 17 |
Claflin University
Private Non-Profit |
$17,046 | $29,227 | 50% | SC |
| 18 |
Newberry College
Private Non-Profit |
$30,050 | $38,983 | 47% | SC |
| 19 |
Winthrop University
Public |
$15,956 | $39,048 | 61% | SC |
| 20 |
Charleston Southern University
Private Non-Profit |
$31,030 | $40,606 | 46% | SC |
| 21 |
University of South Carolina Aiken
Public |
$10,760 | $39,689 | 41% | SC |
| 22 |
Coastal Carolina University
Public |
$11,640 | $38,070 | 50% | SC |
| 23 |
South Carolina State University
Public |
$11,060 | $30,064 | 32% | SC |
| 24 |
Francis Marion University
Public |
$11,160 | $36,304 | 41% | SC |
| 25 |
Columbia College
Private Non-Profit |
$21,450 | $45,863 | 54% | SC |
| 26 |
Coker University
Private Non-Profit |
$31,854 | $36,650 | 39% | SC |
| 27 |
Columbia International University
Private Non-Profit |
$27,900 | $33,929 | 68% | SC |
| 28 |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Public |
$12,570 | $60,168 | 72% | SC |
| 29 |
Southern Wesleyan University
Private Non-Profit |
$27,870 | $41,489 | 56% | SC |
About This Ranking
This ranking is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which provides comprehensive information about colleges and universities across the country.
Institutions are ranked by most selective metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data for the ranking criteria are included.