Most Selective Universities in South Carolina

Q: How many universities are ranked for Most Selective in South Carolina?

There are 29 universities ranked for Most Selective in South Carolina based on government-verified data.

Q: How are Most Selective rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Institutions are ranked by most selective metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data are included.

Rankings based on government-verified data for qualifying institutions in South Carolina.

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#	Institution	Tuition	Avg Earnings	Grad Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Allen University Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$14,304	$23,889	11%	32%
2	Clemson University Public SC ROI	$15,554	$58,311	87%	38%
3	Furman University Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$58,312	$50,796	84%	53%
4	Anderson University Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$33,580	$42,073	66%	53%
5	Wofford College Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$54,100	$52,076	82%	59%
6	Erskine College Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$36,710	$39,618	47%	61%
7	University of South Carolina-Columbia Public SC ROI	$12,688	$50,621	78%	62%
8	American College of the Building Arts Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$20,572	$0	58%	62%
9	North Greenville University Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$24,650	$38,173	54%	63%
10	Converse University Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$23,096	$33,110	52%	64%
11	Benedict College Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$18,000	$24,908	21%	67%
12	Lander University Public SC ROI	$11,700	$36,851	47%	68%
13	University of South Carolina Beaufort Public SC ROI	$10,730	$39,214	39%	69%
14	University of South Carolina-Upstate Public SC ROI	$11,583	$43,339	43%	70%
15	College of Charleston Public SC ROI	$12,978	$43,821	65%	72%
16	Presbyterian College Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$43,300	$44,387	63%	72%
17	Claflin University Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$17,046	$29,227	50%	73%
18	Newberry College Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$30,050	$38,983	47%	75%
19	Winthrop University Public SC ROI	$15,956	$39,048	61%	75%
20	Charleston Southern University Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$31,030	$40,606	46%	76%
21	University of South Carolina Aiken Public SC ROI	$10,760	$39,689	41%	80%
22	Coastal Carolina University Public SC ROI	$11,640	$38,070	50%	80%
23	South Carolina State University Public SC ROI	$11,060	$30,064	32%	82%
24	Francis Marion University Public SC ROI	$11,160	$36,304	41%	82%
25	Columbia College Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$21,450	$45,863	54%	96%
26	Coker University Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$31,854	$36,650	39%	97%
27	Columbia International University Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$27,900	$33,929	68%	98%
28	Citadel Military College of South Carolina Public SC ROI	$12,570	$60,168	72%	98%
29	Southern Wesleyan University Private Non-Profit SC ROI	$27,870	$41,489	56%	100%

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.

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What are the Most Selective universities in South Carolina?

The top Most Selective university in South Carolina is Allen University, followed by Clemson University. Rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.

How many universities are ranked for Most Selective in South Carolina?

How are Most Selective rankings calculated?

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