As you well know, S.C. is home to our own College of Charleston (whose MBA program is ranked no. 1 in the nation for job placement), Clemson University (home to some of the happiest students in the country), and University of South Carolina (no. 1 for undergraduate international business majors). But do you know the 20+ other major schools that call S.C. home?

While 50% of out-of-staters who attend college in S.C. are working in the state one year post-graduation, after five years– that percentage drops to 35%, according to The State. In regards to in-state students, 79.2% are working in S.C. one year post-graduation– with a less drastic drop off after five years– at 63.5% staying employed in the state. (Students attending grad school immediately post-grad were not accounted for in the study).

Whether you’re helping your kid start their college search or you’re interested to see how your alma mater stacks up, we’ve got all the deets on S.C. colleges and universities.

22 of S.C. major colleges + universities, broken down by the numbers:

🎓 College of Charleston | Charleston, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $12,418

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $31,600

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~9,895 students (31% out-of-state + 69% in-state)

Job placement rate: 75% will be employed about a year after graduation

Fun facts:

69% graduate within six years
Founded in 1770 (before the United States was even established)
CofC can be seen in various films such as The Patriot, Cold Mountain, The Notebook, and Dear John.

🎓Charleston Southern University | Charleston, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $12,750

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $12,750

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~3,600 students

Job placement rate: 73% are employed or seeking higher education six months after graduation

Fun facts:

- 35% graduate within six years
- 60.6% acceptance rate

🎓The Citadel | Charleston, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $24,438

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $46,910

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~2,300 students (40% out-of-state + 60% in-state)

Job placement rate: 89% have obtained a job within six months of graduation

Fun facts:

- 12:1 faculty-to-student ratio
- No. 1 public regional university in the South (for 7 years) by U.S. News & World Report
- No. 1 best public college for veterans in the South

🎓 Allen University | Columbia, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $6,270

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $6,270

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: 575 students

Job placement rate: 83% employed two years after graduation

Fun facts:

Founded by formerly enslaved-people in 1870
15:1 student-to-faculty ratio

🎓Anderson University | Anderson, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $25,140

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $25,140

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~2,940 students

Job placement rate: Above 60% employed or in graduate school within 24 months of graduation

Fun facts:

56% graduate within six years
Ranked the 7th most innovative school among regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report

🎓 Benedict College | Columbia, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $7,000

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $7,000

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: 2,249 students (53% in-state + 44% out-of-state)

Job placement rate: 89% employed two years after graduation

Fun facts:

Benedict College is cutting tuition by 26% this year to help students
Ranked one of the top 10 colleges in the nation for African Americans with physics degrees

🎓Bob Jones University | Greenville, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $17,250

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $17,250

Total undergraduate student enrollment population:~2,415 students (68% out-of-state + 32% in-state)

Job placement fate: 91% employed two years after graduation

Fun facts:

67% graduate within six years
Ranked No. 3 among the most conservative colleges in America
Ranked No. 1 for best college dorms in S.C.

🎓 Claflin University | Orangeburg, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $8,076

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $8,076

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: 1,873 students

Job placement rate: 91% employed two years after graduation

Fun facts:

Ranked among top 10 schools in the nation for alumni giving
It was the first S.C. university open to all– regardless of race
13:1 student-to-faculty ratio

🎓Clemson University | Clemson, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $15,116

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $36,058

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~16,000 students (35% out-of-state + 65% in-state)

Job placement rate: 56% of Clemson’s 2016 class was employed full time within six months of graduation, 21% decided to continue their education, 4% had part-time employment, and 12% were still seeking jobs after six months

Fun facts:

Ranked as the 23rd best national public university by U.S. News & World Report
82% of students graduate within six years
Clemson ranks 10th nationally for having the “happiest students” according to the 2018 Princeton Review

🎓 Coastal Carolina University | Conway, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $5,768

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $13,324

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~9,898 students (51% out-of-state + 49% in-state)

Job placement rate: 90% of students nine months after graduation have a job or have chosen to continue education

Fun facts:

🎓Converse College | Spartanburg, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $18,340

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $18,340

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~870 students (21% out-of-state + 79% in-state)

Job placement rate: 58% of students from the 2017 class have jobs or are in graduate/professional school

Fun facts:

94% graduate in four years or less
This is a private, all women’s college
13:1 student-to-faculty ratio

🎓Erskine College | Due West, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $35,245

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $35,245

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~600 students

Job placement rate: 91% employed two years after graduation

Fun facts:

59% graduate in four years
Ranked No. 7 for safest college campuses in South Carolina

🎓 Furman University | Greenville, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $49,152

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $49,152

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~2,800 students (69% out-of-state + 31% in-state)

Job placement rate: 97% placement rate six months after graduation

Fun facts:

Ranked fourth in a list of schools making an impact (including community service opportunities, sustainability efforts, + on-campus student engagement) by the Princeton Review
Founded in 1826– Furman is the oldest private university in S.C.
80% of students graduate in four years

🎓Lander University | Greenwood, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $5,350

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $10,150

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~2,734 students

Fun facts:

🎓Newberry College | Newberry, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $24,174

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $24,174

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~1,070 students (21% out-of-state + 79% in-state)

Fun facts:

52% graduate within six years
Ranks as the 7th best value regional college in the South

🎓 North Greenville University | Tigerville, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $9,875

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $9,875

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~2,345 students (20% out-of-state + 80% in-state)

Job placement rate: 92% employed within two years after graduation

Fun facts:

57% graduate within six years
NGU professors are ranked No. 2 on the list of top 25 American college and universities with the best professors according to a report by CBS Moneywatch
Ranked No. 35 on the top 50 best Christian college list

🎓 Presbyterian College | Clinton, S.C.

In-state tuition (per year): $35,800

Out-of-state tuition (per year): $35,800

Total undergraduate student enrollment population: ~1,063 students (34% out-of-state + 66% in-state)

Job placement rate: 62% from the class of 2017 are currently employed with 31% pursuing graduate/professional school

Fun facts:

100% of students participate in either an internship or a study abroad program
No. 2 ranked college in S.C. for greatest lifetime return on investment
The nickname “Blue Hose” came from sportswriters who referred to PC athletic teams as the “Blue Stockings” because of the blue socks they wore