Best colleges in Charleston

Sunshine and Southern Hospitality

Scenery, sweet tea, and superior education

Individuals of all ages and backgrounds are drawn to Charleston for higher education. Why? Have you ever watched a movie and wished you were there? Now's your chance to make that happen. The scenic campuses are so beautiful in Charleston, they've been featured in movies, such as The Notebook and The Patriot. Okay, so it isn't just because of campus beauty.

Charleston is also home to one of the oldest and most regal public universities in the nation, with a student population made up of 63% females. Did you hear that gentlemen? Charleston has a lively Greek life, diverse degree options like archaeology, and unique after hours activities, like joining a sailing team.

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Best Four Year Universities in Charleston

Citadel Military College of South Carolina offers 84 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a midsize city.

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College of Charleston offers 107 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city.

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Eastern Illinois University offers 100 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a remote town.

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV

University of Charleston offers 49 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city.

Charleston Southern University offers 93 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.

Medical University of South Carolina offers 59 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a midsize city.

Charleston School of Law
Charleston, SC

Charleston School of Law offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.

Best Community Colleges in Charleston

Miller-Motte College-Charleston offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.

Carver Career Center
Charleston, WV

Carver Career Center offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a midsize suburb.

Southeastern College-Charleston
North Charleston, SC

Southeastern College-Charleston offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.

Charleston School of Beauty Culture offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a small city.

West Virginia Junior College-Charleston offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize suburb.

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC

Trident Technical College offers 152 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a midsize city.

List of all colleges in Charleston

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Citadel Military College of South Carolina Logo Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC
3/5
18 : 1 3,793
College of Charleston Logo College of Charleston Charleston, SC
3/5
23 : 1 11,926
Miller-Motte College-Charleston Logo Miller-Motte College-Charleston Charleston, SC   9 : 1 9
Carver Career Center Logo Carver Career Center Charleston, WV     169
Southeastern College-Charleston Logo Southeastern College-Charleston North Charleston, SC
5/5
15 : 1 226