South Carolina: Colleges & Universities

Public, Private, Community & Technical Higher-Education Institutions

South Carolina has a broad and diverse higher-education system that includes public research universities, comprehensive four-year institutions, University of South Carolina regional campuses, technical colleges, private colleges and universities, and specialized private institutions.

This guide brings together South Carolina's public and private higher-education institutions in one convenient list. It includes four-year universities and colleges, two-year regional campuses, community and technical colleges, and selected South Carolina-based private institutions. Each listing includes its institution type, address, and official website.

The information has been checked against the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE), South Carolina government resources, and official institutional websites.

🎓 South Carolina Higher Education at a Glance

58

Active SC-Based Institutions Listed

33

Public Institutions

25

Private Institutions

16

Technical Colleges

4

USC Two-Year Regional Campuses

🏛️ Public Four-Year Colleges & Universities

South Carolina has 13 public senior institutions: three research institutions and ten comprehensive teaching institutions. These institutions form the state's primary public four-year higher-education system.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Clemson University	Public Research University	105 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634	clemson.edu
2	University of South Carolina - Columbia	Public Research University	1244 Blossom Street, Columbia, SC 29208	sc.edu
3	Medical University of South Carolina	Public Research University	179 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425	musc.edu
4	The Citadel	Public Comprehensive College	171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409	citadel.edu
5	Coastal Carolina University	Public Comprehensive University	PO Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528-6054	coastal.edu
6	College of Charleston	Public Comprehensive College	66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424	charleston.edu
7	Francis Marion University	Public Comprehensive University	PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29501-0547	fmarion.edu
8	Lander University	Public Comprehensive University	320 Stanley Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29649-2099	lander.edu
9	South Carolina State University	Public HBCU University	300 College Street NE, Orangeburg, SC 29117	scsu.edu
10	University of South Carolina - Aiken	Public Regional University	471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801	usca.edu
11	University of South Carolina - Beaufort	Public Regional University	One University Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29909	uscb.edu
12	University of South Carolina - Upstate	Public Regional University	800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303	uscupstate.edu
13	Winthrop University	Public Comprehensive University	701 Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29733	winthrop.edu

🎓 USC Two-Year Regional Campuses

The University of South Carolina system operates four two-year regional campuses that provide associate-level and transfer-oriented education.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	University of South Carolina - Lancaster	Public 2-Year Regional Campus	476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720	sc.edu/lancaster
2	University of South Carolina - Salkehatchie	Public 2-Year Regional Campus	465 James Brandt Boulevard, Allendale, SC 29810	sc.edu/salkehatchie
3	University of South Carolina - Sumter	Public 2-Year Regional Campus	200 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150-2498	sc.edu/sumter
4	University of South Carolina - Union	Public 2-Year Regional Campus	309 East Academy Street, Union, SC 29379	sc.edu/union

🛠️ Public Technical Colleges

South Carolina has 16 public technical colleges serving students across the state through the South Carolina Technical College System.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Aiken Technical College	Public Technical College	2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829	atc.edu
2	Central Carolina Technical College	Public Technical College	506 North Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150	cctech.edu
3	Denmark Technical College	Public Technical College	1126 Solomons Porch Road, Denmark, SC 29042	denmarktech.edu
4	Florence-Darlington Technical College	Public Technical College	2715 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501	fdtc.edu
5	Greenville Technical College	Public Technical College	506 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607	gvltec.edu
6	Horry-Georgetown Technical College	Public Technical College	2050 Highway 501 East, Conway, SC 29526	hgtc.edu
7	Midlands Technical College	Public Technical College	316 South Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29205	midlandstech.edu
8	Northeastern Technical College	Public Technical College	1201 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520	netc.edu
9	Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College	Public Technical College	3250 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118	octech.edu
10	Piedmont Technical College	Public Technical College	620 North Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC 29646	ptc.edu
11	Spartanburg Community College	Public Technical College	107 Community College Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303	sccsc.edu
12	Technical College of the Lowcountry	Public Technical College	921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29901	tcl.edu
13	Tri-County Technical College	Public Technical College	7900 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC 29670	tctc.edu
14	Trident Technical College	Public Technical College	7000 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406	tridenttech.edu
15	Williamsburg Technical College	Public Technical College	601 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556	wtcc.edu
16	York Technical College	Public Technical College	452 South Anderson Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730	yorktech.edu

🏫 Private & Independent Colleges and Universities

The following active South Carolina-based private and independent institutions are listed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. Limestone University is not included because CHE identifies it as closed as of June 2025.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Allen University	Private HBCU University	1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204	allenuniversity.edu
2	Anderson University	Private University	316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621	andersonuniversity.edu
3	Benedict College	Private HBCU College	1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204	benedict.edu
4	Bob Jones University	Private University	1700 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29614	bju.edu
5	Charleston Southern University	Private University	9200 University Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29406	charlestonsouthern.edu
6	Claflin University	Private HBCU University	400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115	claflin.edu
7	Clinton College	Private HBCU College	1029 Crawford Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730	clintoncollege.edu
8	Coker University	Private University	300 East College Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550	coker.edu
9	Columbia College	Private College	1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia, SC 29203	columbiasc.edu
10	Columbia International University	Private Christian University	7435 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203	ciu.edu
11	Converse University	Private University	580 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302	converse.edu
12	Erskine College	Private College	210 South Main Street, Due West, SC 29639	erskine.edu
13	Furman University	Private University	3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613	furman.edu
14	Morris College	Private HBCU College	100 West College Street, Sumter, SC 29150	morris.edu
15	Newberry College	Private College	2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108	newberry.edu
16	North Greenville University	Private Christian University	7801 North Tigerville Road, Tigerville, SC 29688	ngu.edu
17	Presbyterian College	Private College	503 South Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325	presby.edu
18	Southern Methodist College	Private College	541 Broughton Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115	smcsc.edu
19	Southern Wesleyan University	Private University	907 Wesleyan Drive, Central, SC 29630	swu.edu
20	Spartanburg Methodist College	Private College	1000 Powell Mill Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301	smcsc.edu
21	Voorhees University	Private HBCU University	1897 Voorhees Road, Denmark, SC 29042	voorhees.edu
22	Wofford College	Private Liberal Arts College	429 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303	wofford.edu

🎓 Additional Private Institutions Licensed in South Carolina

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education also lists several private South Carolina-based institutions licensed to operate in the state. These specialized institutions are shown separately from the independent colleges and universities above.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	American College of the Building Arts	Private Specialized College	649 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403	buildingartscollege.us
2	Charleston School of Law	Private Law School	385 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403	charlestonlaw.edu
3	Sherman College of Chiropractic	Private Specialized College	2020 Springfield Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316	sherman.edu

ℹ️ Important Note About the Count

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education identifies 33 public institutions: 3 research institutions, 10 comprehensive teaching institutions, 4 USC two-year regional campuses, and 16 technical colleges.

For private education, this page lists 22 active independent/private colleges and universities plus 3 additional South Carolina-based private institutions licensed by CHE.

Limestone University is not included in the active total because CHE identifies it as closed as of June 2025.

Out-of-state institutions that maintain a South Carolina location or are licensed to operate in South Carolina are not counted as South Carolina-based institutions in the main total.

📊 South Carolina Higher-Education Summary

• 33 public higher-education institutions.
• 13 public four-year senior institutions.
• 4 University of South Carolina two-year regional campuses.
• 16 public technical colleges.
• 22 active independent/private colleges and universities listed in the main private category.
• 3 additional private institutions licensed by South Carolina CHE.
• 58 active South Carolina-based public/private institutions included in this guide.
• Limestone University is excluded from the active count because CHE lists it as closed as of June 2025.

📚 Sources / References

1. South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE)
South Carolina's official higher-education agency and institutional listings.
https://che.sc.gov/higher-education-institutions

2. South Carolina Commission on Higher Education - Apply for College
Official list of four-year public institutions, USC two-year regional campuses, technical colleges, and independent institutions.
https://che.sc.gov/apply-college

3. South Carolina Government - Colleges and Universities
Official South Carolina government directory containing college and university addresses.
https://sc.gov/residents/learning-sc/colleges-and-universities-list

4. South Carolina Government - Public Colleges and Universities
Official state list of public universities, USC regional campuses and technical colleges.
https://sc.gov/public-colleges-and-universities

5. South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU)
Association representing independent colleges and universities in South Carolina.
https://scicu.org/

6. South Carolina Technical College System
Official statewide technical college system.
https://www.sctechsystem.edu/

Note: Institution names, classifications and addresses were checked against official South Carolina government, CHE, and institutional sources. Official website links in this table point directly to the institutions' original websites and do not contain tracking parameters such as ?utm_source=chatgpt.com.

Last reviewed: August 2026