For those interested in studying in South Carolina, we have a very useful list. We selected the best South Carolina institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.
| Rankings | Schools |
| 1 | Clemson University (Clemson, SC) Tuition: in-state: $12,674, out-of-state: $29,600 Total enrollment: 19,914 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 63.3% Average freshman retention rate: 91% 6-year graduation rate: 80% Classes with under 20 students: 51.6% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1140-1330 |
| 2 | University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC) Tuition: N/A Total enrollment: 30,721 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 63.1% Average freshman retention rate: 87% 6-year graduation rate: 70% Classes with under 20 students: 35.8% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1100-1290 |
| 3 | South Carolina State University (Orangeburg, SC) Tuition: N/A Total enrollment: 4,326 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 95.8% Average freshman retention rate: 65% 6-year graduation rate: 35% Classes with under 20 students: 49.2% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 760-930 |
