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Clemson University Admissions: admissions@coast- Top Colleges for 2015, and CCU Did you know? College of Florence, but the main campus
al.edu; 800-277-7000; 843-349- has been designated a Military Charleston is the oldest college is just east of town, close to
6436 (fax). Friendly School for seven con- south of Virginia and the 13th Interstate 95 and about an
201 Sikes Hall, Clemson; Tuition + fees: $10,876. secutive years. The Coastal oldest in the United States. hours drive from the coast.
clemson.edu Room/board: $9,278. baseball team won the College Founders of the College of Did you know? Francis Marion
Financial aid: finaid@coast- World Series in 2016. Charleston included signers of Universitys new Carter Center
Admissions: 864-656-2287; al.edu; 800-277-7000, ext. 2313, the Declaration of Independ- for Health Sciences in down-
864-656-2464 (fax). or 843-349-2313; 843-349-2347 ence and the U.S. Constitution. town Florence opened in 2016.
Tuition + fees: $14,708. (fax). College of It is home to graduate-level
Room/board: $9,144. Enrollment: 9,615 undergradu- nursing, clinical psychology and
Financial aid: finaid@clemson. ates. 53% female, 47% male. 0%
Charleston Francis Marion healthcare administration pro-
edu; 864-656-2280; 864-656- American Indian/Alaska native; grams. It also houses the physi-
1831. 1% Asian; 20% black/African- 66 George St., Charleston;
University cians assistant program, which
Enrollment: 18,016 undergradu- American; 4% Hispanic/Latino; cofc.edu began its first class in 2016.
ates. 47% female, 53% male. 0% 0% native Hawaiian/Pacific 4822 E. Palmetto St., Florence; Another relatively new program,
American Indian/Alaska native; islander; 68% white; 5% two or Admissions: admis- www.fmarion.edu industrial engineering, saw its
2% Asian; 7% black/African- more races; 1% race/ethnicity sions@cofc.edu; 843-953-5670; first graduates in 2017.
American; 3% Hispanic/Latino; unknown; 1% nonresident. 843-953-6322 (fax). Admissions: admissions@
0% native Hawaiian/Pacific Tuition + fees: $11,805. fmarion.edu; 800-368-7551 or
islander; 83% white; 3% two or ACADEMICS Room/board: $12,048. 843-661-1231. Lander University
more races; 1% race/ethnicity Average SAT composite: 995. Financial aid: financia- Tuition + fees: $10,428.
unknown; 1% nonresident. Average ACT: 22. laid@cofc.edu; 843-953-5540; Room/board: $7,716. 320 Stanley Ave., Greenwood;
Applicants admitted: 60%. 843-953-7192 (fax). Financial aid: finasst@fmarion. lander.edu
ACADEMICS Popular majors include busi- Enrollment: 10,468 undergradu- edu; 843-661-1190.
Average SAT composite: 1250. ness, education, communications, ates. 63% female, 37% male. 0% Enrollment: 3,584 undergradu- Admissions: admissions@
Average ACT: 29. kinesiology and exercise science, American Indian/Alaska native; ates. 68% female, 32% male. 1% lander.edu; 1-888-4-LANDER or
Applicants admitted: 51%. and marine biology. 2% Asian; 8% black/African- American Indian/Alaska native; 864-388-8307; 864-388-8125
Popular majors include biology; American; 5% Hispanic/Latino; 1% Asian; 46% black/African- (fax).
business; psychology; mechanical ALSO 0% native Hawaiian/Pacific American; 2% Hispanic/Latino; Tuition + fees: $11,200.
engineering; and marketing. Alumni you may know: Michael islander; 79% white; 4% two or 0% native Hawaiian/Pacific Room/board: $8,583.
Kelly, an Emmy-nominated more races; 1% race/ethnicity islander; 47% white; 2% two or Financial aid: finaid@lander.
ALSO actor known for his roles in unknown; 1% nonresident. more races; 1% race/ethnicity edu; 864-388-8340; 864-388-
Alumni you may know: Gov. House of Cards and Ever- unknown; 1% nonresident. 8811 (fax).
Nikki Haley, sitting governor of est; Dustin Johnson, profession- ACADEMICS Enrollment: 2,659 undergradu-
South Carolina; Nancy ODell, al golfer; Mike Tolbert, fullback Average SAT composite: 1120. ACADEMICS ates. 69% female, 31% male. 0%
host of CBSs Entertainment for the Buffalo Bills; Josh Nor- Average ACT: 25.5. Average SAT: 925. American Indian/Alaska native;
Tonight; C.J. Spiller, running man, cornerback for the Wash- Applicants admitted: 77%. Average ACT: 19.5. 0% Asian; 30% black/African-
back and return specialist for ington Redskins; Amber Camp- Popular majors include busi- Applicants admitted: 59%. American; 1% Hispanic/Latino;
the New Orleans Saints. bell, three-time U.S. Olympian ness, biology, psychology, Popular majors include nurs- 0% native Hawaiian/Pacific
A nice place to call home: in track and field. speech communication and ing, biology, psychology, educa- islander; 57% white; 2% two or
Tree-lined streets welcome A nice place to call home: rhetoric, and education. tion, and business. more races; 5% race/ethnicity
students to campus. Many stu- Coastal Carolina Universitys unknown; 4% nonresident.
dents spend hours studying, proximity to the coast and the ALSO ALSO
lounging and playing on Bow- Myrtle Beach resort area led to Alumni you may know: James B. Alumni you may know: Alan ACADEMICS
man Field. Nearby Lake Hart- the development of two dis- Edwards, former governor of Wilson, South Carolinas at- Average SAT: 915.
well offers more than 900 miles tinctive programs: marine sci- South Carolina; Brett Gardner, torney general; Josh Edgin, Average ACT: 19.5.
of shoreline. ence, which offers a Ph.D. pro- outfielder for the New York Yan- pitcher for the New York Mets; Applicants admitted: 62%.
Did you know? Clemson is gram, and professional golf kees; Anthony Johnson, former Matt Bonds, co-founder of a Popular majors include busi-
ranked among the top 20 na- management, the latter of which NBA player; Padgett Powell, nov- nongovernmental organization ness, nursing, education, kine-
tional public universities, and is one of only 18 programs in the elist; Callie Shell, photojournalist studying ways to bring health siology and exercise science,
its No. 3 for happiest students. nation accredited by the PGA of for TIME magazine. care to Madagascar. and sociology.
America. A nice place to call home: A nice place to call home:
Did you know? U.S. News & College of Charleston is located Francis Marion boasts an intim- ALSO
Coastal Carolina World Report ranked Coastal in historic downtown Char- ate, walkable campus among the Alumni you may know: Molly
Carolina among the top 10 in leston, a city that has received most beautiful in South Car- Spearman, South Carolinas state
University the South among all schools in accolades from Conde Nast olina, located on 400 wooded Superintendent of Education.
the Best Value Category in 2016 Traveler, Travel + Leisure, acres, just a few miles from the A nice place to call home: A
103 Tom Trout Drive, Conway; and 2017. CCU was recognized Southern Living and Forbes Pee Dee River. Several campus new 210-bed residence hall was
coastal.edu by Forbes as one of Americas magazines. buildings are in downtown completed in 2015, offering
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FULL TUITION
Scholarship Packages
- for SC Residents -
Its Not Too Late
to Apply for Fall 2017!
www.smcsc.edu/applyFall2017
6D ...........................................................................................................THE STATE FRIDAY MAY 12 2017
A SCHOLAR
Learn Mandarin or Arabic. Study Biotechnology and Engineering.
Get individualized college counseling beginning in the ninth grade.
AN ARTIST
Join the choir. Perform in a play or musical. Become a broadcaster on
the Christ School Network. Display artwork in a digital media gallery.
AN ATHLETE
Find a competitive place on one of our teams.
Or try out disc golf, skiing, and fly fishing.
AN OUTDOORSMAN
Kayak the rapids of the Green River Gorge. Bike the hills of
the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hike the Appalachian Trail.
A MAN
Who puts others before himself; who entertains differences
of opinion but stands firm in his convictions; who learns
from his challenges and failures, yet still holds himself
accountable. Christ School is a place where your son can
grow into a dependable, tolerant, and confident adult.
PUBLIC 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PRIVATE 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Applicants admitted: 63%. 3% Asian; 27% black/African-American; Allen University two or more races; 3% race/ethnicity
5% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native Hawai- unknown; 1% nonresident.
ALSO ian/Pacific islander; 56% white; 4% two or
A nice place to call home: USC Sumter is more races; 4% race/ethnicity unknown; 1530 Harden St., Columbia; ACADEMICS
less than an hours drive from USCs main 2% nonresident. www.allenuniversity.edu Average SAT composite: 1066.5.
campus. Average ACT: 23.5.
Did you know? USC Sumter will add ACADEMICS Admissions: admissions@allen Applicants admitted: 55%.
womens golf and mens soccer to its ath- Average SAT composite: 950. university.edu; 877-625-5379 or Popular majors include nursing,
letic programs this fall. Average ACT: 20. 803-376-5735; 803-376-5733 (fax). teacher education, elementary edu-
Applicants admitted: 56%. Tuition + fees: $13,140. cation, human services, corrections
Popular majors include nursing, educa- Room/board: $6,560. and criminal justice, and kinesiology
USC Union tion, business, liberal studies, and criminal Financial aid: financialaid@allen and exercise science.
A USC PALMETTO COLLEGE CAMPUS justice. university.edu; 866-828-1514 or
803-376-5740; 803-376-5731 (fax). ALSO
309 E. Academy St., Union; uscunion.sc.edu ALSO Enrollment: 625. 54% female, 46% Alumni you may know: Sue Monk
A nice place to call home: USC Upstate is male. 0% American Indian/Alaska Kidd, author of The Secret Life of
Admissions: Brad Greer: greerm@mail- within easy driving distance of Charlotte, native; 0% Asian; 98% black/Afri- Bees.
box.sc.edu; 864-424-8028; 864-424-8085 North Carolina, and Atlanta and just hours can-American; 0% Hispanic/Latino; A nice place to call home: Located
(fax). from the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and 0% native Hawaiian/Pacific islan- near the foothills of the Appalachian
Tuition + fees: $6,702. the Atlantic Ocean. der; 0% white; 0% two or more rac- Mountains, Anderson boasts one of
Financial aid: Bobby Holcombe: es; 1% race/ethnicity unknown; 0% the Souths most scenic campuses.
reholcom@mailbox.sc.edu; 864-424- nonresident. The lush green spaces bring students
8024; 864-424-8085 (fax). Winthrop University outside during warm weather to play
Enrollment: 569. 62% female, 38% male. ACADEMICS intramural sports, study on one of
0% American Indian/Alaska native; 1% 701 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill; winthrop.edu Open admissions policy. the historic swings, or hang an ENO
Asian; 16% black/African-American; 1% Admissions: admissions@winthrop.edu; Popular majors include biology, between trees in a popular grove at
Hispanic/Latino; 0% native Hawaiian/ 800-WINTHROP or 803-323-2191; 803- social sciences, business, mathemat- the corner of campus.
Pacific islander; 28% white; 1% two or 323-2137 or 803-323-4952 (fax). ics, and English. Did you know? U.S. News & World
more races; 53% race/ethnicity unknown; Tuition + fees: $14,810. Report ranks Anderson College in
1% nonresident. Room/board: $8,822. ALSO the top tier of its Best Colleges and
Financial aid: finaid@winthrop.edu; 803- Alumni you may know: S.C. Rep. lists Anderson as one of Americas
ACADEMICS 323-2189; 803-323-2557 (fax). William Clyburn, D-Aiken. Best Value Schools. Institutional
Average SAT composite: 755. Enrollment: 5,073 undergraduates. 68% Did you know? Adult learners can Research and Evaluation also named
Average ACT: 16. female, 32% male. 0% American Indian/ pursue bachelors degrees through Anderson Americas 100 Best Col-
Applicants admitted: 63%. Alaska native; 1% Asian; 30% African- Allens College for Professional lege Buys. For the second straight
American/black; 4% Hispanic/Latino; 0% Adults, taking advantage of week- time, Apple has honored Anderson as
ALSO native Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 59% day-evening, weekend and online an Apple Distinguished School for
A nice place to call home: USC Union has white; 3% two or more races; 0% race/ programs. the quality and innovation of the
a new bookstore and student center on ethnicity unknown; 2% nonresident. universitys Mobile Learning Initia-
East Main Street with coffee, various food tive. Freshmen are issued iPads upon
items and merchandise. ACADEMICS Anderson University entering the university for use in
Did you know? The Bantams, USC Average SAT composite: 1020. specially designed classes that trans-
Unions club baseball team, won their Average ACT: 23. 316 Boulevard, Anderson; form the learning experience.
division in 2013 and 2014. Applicants admitted: 67%. andersonuniversity.edu
Popular majors include business, educa-
tion, psychology, biology, English, and Admissions: admission@anderson
USC Upstate kinesiology and exercise science. university.edu; 800-542-3594 or
Benedict College
864-328-1835.
800 University Way, Spartanburg; ALSO Tuition + fees: $25,880. 1600 Harden St., Columbia;
uscupstate.edu Alumni you may know: Shanola Hamp- Room/board: $9,174. www.benedict.edu
ton, actress known for Showtimes Financial aid: finaid@anderson
Admissions: 800-277-8727; 864-503-5727 Shameless; Julie Stortz Busha, owner of university.edu; 800-542-3594 or Admissions: 803-705-4910 or 803-
(fax). condiment company Slawsa and contes- 864-231-2070. 705-6598.
Tuition + fees: $11,190. tant on ABCs Shark Tank; Mat Fret- Enrollment: 2,826 undergraduates. Tuition + fees: $19,566.
Room/board: $8,141. schel, image capture specialist for Walt 68% female, 32% male. 0% Amer- Room/board: $8,672.
Financial aid: 864-503-5340; 864-503- Disney Studio. ican Indian/Alaska native; 0% Asian; Financial aid: 803-705-4418; 803-
5974 (fax). Did you know? U.S. News & World Report 8% black/African-American; 3% 705-6629 (fax).
Enrollment: 5,636. 64% female, 36% has included Winthrop in Americas Best Hispanic/Latino; 0% native Hawai- Enrollment: 2,465. 48% female; 52%
male. 0% American Indian/Alaska native; Colleges for the past 24 years. ian/Pacific islander; 83% white; 2% male. 0% American Indian/Alaska
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YOURE ON
PRIVATE 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
native; 0% Asian; 99% black/African- can-American; 6% Hispanic/Latino; 1%
American; 0% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 74%
native Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 0%
white; 0% two or more races; 0% race/
ethnicity unknown; 0% nonresident.
white; 3% two or more races; 8% race/
ethnicity unknown; 6% nonresident.
ACADEMICS
1500 STUDENTS
ACADEMICS Average SAT composite: 1040.5.
Open admission policy. Average ACT: 22.5.
Popular majors include biology, busi-
ness, human development and family
studies, criminal justice, and human
Applicants admitted: 82%.
Popular majors include education, busi-
ness, nursing, accounting, and biology.
11:1
FACULTY TO
ORGANIZED
SPRING BREAK
development and family studies.
ALSO
WOMENS COLLEGE STUDENT
RATIO
TRIPS
ALSO Alumni you may know: Tim LaHaye,
Alumni you may know: Dorothy Buck- co-author of the Left Behind series;
hanan Wilson, international president of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Dr. LeRoy T.
Cliff Barrows, music director for the Billy
Graham Evangelical Association; Stu INTERNSHIPS
Walker, first African-American to serve Epperson, co-founder and chairman of ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL AREAS OF STUDY
as president of the U.S. Olympic Com- Salem Communications.
mittee and first African-American Olym- A nice place to call home: The BJU
pic coach; the Honorable I.S. Leevy John-
son, former legislator in the S.C. House
(and one of the first three black legisla-
Museum & Gallery is home to the largest
collection of religious art in the Western
Hemisphere.
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TH
50
COLLEGES
OUT OF TOP
tors in 100 years when he was elected in Did you know? Educate to Career EVENING
1970) and first black president of the S.C. ranked Bob Jones 15th nationally in its
Bar Association; Dr. Luns C. Richardson, Best Value Colleges.
IN GRAD SCHOOL
93%
president of Morris College.
A nice place to call home: Benedict OR JOB PLACEMENT
College is home to the nationally ranked, Charleston Southern WITHIN 6 MONTHS
award-winning gospel choir; distin-
guished concert choir; well-regarded
University
Marching Tiger Band of Distinction, and
a theater ensemble that recently present- 9200 University Blvd., Charleston; STUDY ABROAD
ed six performances of A Raisin in the csuniv.edu FRANCE, SPAIN, IRELAND,
Sun. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1. GERMANY, SOUTH KOREA OR A SEMESTER GRADUATE
Did you know? Benedict College was Admissions: enroll@csuniv.edu; 800- IN WASHINGTON, DC
ranked for six consecutive years as one 947-7474; 843-863-7070 (fax).
of the top colleges out of 309 baccalau- Tuition + fees: $24,140.
reate colleges and universities by Wash-
ington Monthly magazine. Rankings
were based on creating social mobility
and producing cutting-edge scholarship
Room/board: $9,600.
Enrollment: 3,181 undergraduates. 63%
female, 37% male. 1% American Indian/
Alaska native; 2% Asian/Pacific islander;
10
COLLEGIATE
50+
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
and research. 26% black/African-American; 3% His- SPORTS
panic/Latino; 0% native Hawaiian/
Pacific islander; 61% white; 2% two or
NATIONALLY
Bob Jones University more races; 4% race/ethnicity unknown; RANKED HONORS
1% nonresident. PROGRAM ONLINE
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville;
bju.edu ACADEMICS
Average SAT composite: 1010.
Admissions: admissions@bju.edu; 800- Average ACT: 22.5.
252-6363; 800-2-FAX-BJU (fax). Applicants admitted: 60%.
Tuition + fees: $15,550. Popular majors include nursing; educa-
Room/board: $6,470. tion; health, physical education and fit-
Financial aid: finaid@bju.edu; 864-242- ness; biology; and criminal justice. 1301 COLUMBIA COLLEGE DRIVE | COLUMBIA, SC 29203
5100, ext. 3040; 864-235-2897 (fax). 800.277.1301 | WWW.COLUMBIASC.EDU
Enrollment: 2,684 undergraduates. 56% ALSO
female, 44% male. 0% American Indian/ Alumni you may know: U.S. Sen. Tim CONNECT WITH US ON:
Alaska native; 2% Asian; 1% black/Afri- Scott, a Charleston Republican; Dr. Sam
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student-to-faculty
11:1 94%
of students
1,692 STUDENTS from
37 STATES and
LIVE ON CAMPUS 34 COUNTRIES
ratio
@whywofford
woffordcollege
wofford.edu
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ALSO
YOUR FUTURE?
1% nonresident. Alumni you may know: Karen Johnson If you have the spark, we have the programs
Williams, first female judge on the U.S. to guide you toward a rewarding career.
ACADEMICS Fourth Circuit Court; Lori Burns Allen, FORTIS offers programs in the following areas:
Average SAT composite: 970. owner of Bridals by Lori and star of
Average ACT: 20. TLCs Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta Nursing Dental Assisting
Applicants admitted: 50%. and Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids.
Popular majors include business and A nice place to call home: Columbias
Medical Billing & Coding
commerce, psychology, sociology, educa- campus is one of the safest in the state Medical Assisting HVAC
tion, and criminology. and was one of three colleges in the
nation to receive the Exemplary School
ALSO Safety Award from the National School CALL 1.855.445.3276
Alumni you may know: Ruth Patrick, Safety Advocacy Council. TEXT IGNITE TO 367847
pioneering biologist and National Medal Did you know? The rapidly growing
of Science winner; Judy Southard, senior athletics program features competition in
FORTIS.EDU IGNITE YOUR FUTURE
associate athletics director at Louisiana 10 sports through the Appalachian Ath-
State University; Terrance Hayes, poet letic Conference of the National Associ-
and 2014 MacArthur Fellow (a genius ation of Intercollegiate Athletics. The FORTIS COLLEGE
grant recipient). Koalas have earned the No. 1 ranking in 246 STONERIDGE DRIVE, SUITE 101 COLUMBIA, SC 29210
A nice place to call home: With a 12:1 the NAIA Champions of Character Com- Financial Aid Available for those who qualify. Career Placement Assistance for All Graduates.
student-faculty ratio, a Coker education petition for the past two years. For consumer information, visit Fortis.edu.
is based on personal interaction and
Cokers discussion-based round-table
technique. Columbia International Where Opportunity
Did you know? Coker was ranked No. 5
out of 288 colleges in the Southeast and University
No. 1 in South Carolina in Washington Meets Excellence.
Monthlys 2015 Best Bang for the Buck 7435 Monticello Road, Columbia; ciu.edu
list.
Admissions: yesciu@ciu.edu; 800-777-
2227, ext. 5024.
Columbia College Tuition + fees: $21,490.
Room/board: $7,760.
1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia; Financial aid: finaid@ciu.edu; 803-807-
columbiasc.edu 5036.
Enrollment: 551 undergraduates. 50%
Admissions: admissions@columbiasc. female, 50% male. 0% American Indian/
edu; 800-277-1301. Alaska native; 2% Asian; 10% black/Afri-
Tuition + fees: $28,900. can-American; 4% Hispanic/Latino; 0%
Room/board: $7,650. native Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 72%
Financial aid: fa@columbiasc.edu; 800- white; 2% two or more races; 6% race/
786-3612. ethnicity unknown; 4% nonresident.
Enrollment: 1,388 undergraduates. 77%
female, 23% male. 1% American Indian/ ACADEMICS
Alaska native; 1% Asian; 34% black/Afri- Average SAT composite: 1030.
can-American; 4% Hispanic/Latino; 0% Average ACT: 23.
native Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 55% Applicants admitted: 34%.
white; 3% two or more races; 1% race/ Popular majors include biblical studies,
ethnicity unknown; 2% nonresident. general studies, psychology, intercultural
studies, youth ministry, and religious
ACADEMICS education. Visit www.uscupstate.edu/admissions or
Average SAT composite: 955.
call (864) 503-5246 or (800) 277-8727.
Average ACT: 21. ALSO
Applicants admitted: 89%. Alumni you may know: Laura Story,
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Named one of
the Best Public
Regional Colleges
in the South
by U.S. News &
World Report
Wofford College Average SAT composite: 1155. Forrest College 1000 Powell Mill Road,
Applicants admitted: 70%.
Average ACT: 26. Popular programs include
Applicants admitted: 72%. Spartanburg; smcsc.edu liberal studies, criminal justice,
601 E. River St., Anderson;
429 N. Church St., Spartanburg; Popular majors include biol- business, visual and performing
forrestcollege.edu Admissions: admiss@smcsc.
wofford.edu ogy, accounting, finance, busi- arts, and religion.
Tuition + fees: $8,428. edu; 864-587-4213; 864-699-
ness and managerial economics,
Enrollment: 113. 89% female, 4634 (fax). ALSO
Admissions: admissions@ and psychology.
11% male. 0% American Indi- Tuition + fees: $16,700. Alumni you may know: Fletcher
wofford.edu; 864-597-4130;
an/Alaska native; 0% Asian; Room and board: $8,910. Thompson, former assistant
864-597-4147 (fax). ALSO
31% black/African-American; Financial aid: smcfinaid@ director of the FBI; Reggie Sand-
Tuition + fees: $40,245. Alumni you may know: Jerry
2% Hispanic/Latino; 1% native smcsc.edu; 864-587-4203. ers, former MLB right-fielder;
Room/board: $11,635. Richardson, owner and founder
Hawaiian/Pacific islander; Enrollment: 771. 46% female, Mookie Wilson, former MLB
Financial aid: finaid@wofford. of the Carolina Panthers; Wendi
66% white; 0% two or more 54% male. 0% American Indi- outfielder and New York Mets
edu; 864-597-4160; 864-597- Nix, anchor and reporter for
races; 0% race/ethnicity un- an/Alaska native; 1% Asian; Hall of Famer; Orlando Hudson,
4149 (fax). EXPN; Craig Melvin, anchor and
known; 0% nonresident. 33% black/African-American; former MLB second-baseman.
Enrollment: 1,660 undergradu- reporter on NBC News and
7% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native A nice place to call home:
ates. 50% female, 50% male. 0% MSNBC.
ACADEMICS Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 57% Spartanburg Methodist College
American Indian/Alaska native; A nice place to call home: Last
Open admission policy. white; 1% two or more races; offers two- and four-year de-
2% Asian; 8% black/African- year marked the 20th that the
Popular programs include 0% race/ethnicity unknown; gree paths in a close-knit, sup-
American; 3% Hispanic/Latino; Carolina Panthers have held
medical assistant, law enforce- 1% nonresident. portive environment where
0% native Hawaiian/Pacific islan- their summer training camp at
der; 81% white; 3% two or more Wofford. ment, and business. students can thrive.
ACADEMICS Did you know? South Carolina
races; 1% race/ethnicity unknown; Did you know? Since 2007, Average SAT composite: high school graduates with a
2% nonresident. more than 2,200 Wofford stu- Spartanburg 857.7. GPA of 3.0 or higher earn full-
dents have studied in 70 coun- Average ACT: 18.
ACADEMICS tries on seven continents. Methodist College tuition scholarships.
lr.edu/Columbia
16D ...........................................................................................................THE STATE FRIDAY MAY 12 2017
Aiken Technical edu; 803-778-6605. child care and support services Financial aid: www.gvltec.edu/ Admissions: 843-349-5277.
Enrollment: 3,662. 68% female, management, child care certifi- financial_aid. Tuition + fees: $4,978 in dis-
College 32% male. 0% American Indi- cation, and building construc- Enrollment: 12,280. 58% fe- trict; $6,148 in state.
an/Alaska native; 1% Asian; tion technology certification. male, 42% male. 0% American Financial aid: 843-349-7818.
2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, 42% black/African-American; Indian/Alaska native; 2% Asian; Enrollment: 7,097. 63% female,
Graniteville; atc.edu 3% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native ALSO 22% black/African-American; 37% male. 0% American Indi-
Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 50% Did you know? The Engineer- 8% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native an/Alaska native; 1% Asian;
Admissions: starthere@atc.edu; white; 1% two or more races; ing Technology Center houses Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 61% 20% black/African-American;
803-508-7263. 2% race/ethnicity unknown; 0% robots for the electromechanical white; 2% two or more races; 4% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native
Tuition: $4,348 in district; nonresident. engineering curriculum. 4% race/ethnicity unknown; Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 70%
$4,708 in state. 0% nonresident. white; 3% two or more races; 1%
Financial aid: 803-508-7263. ACADEMICS race/ethnicity unknown; 0%
Enrollment: 2,359. 64% female, Open admission policy. Florence-Darlington ACADEMICS nonresident.
36% male. 1% American Indi- Popular programs include Open admission policy.
an/Alaska native; 1% Asian; nursing (RN), liberal arts, welding Technical College Popular programs include ACADEMICS
32% black/African-American; technology certification, data liberal arts, nursing (RN), weld- Open admission policy.
5% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native processing certification, business. 2715 W. Lucas St., Florence; ing technology certification, Popular programs include
Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 59% fdtc.edu commercial vehicle operation liberal arts, nursing (RN), busi-
white; 1% two or more races; ALSO and instruction certification, ness and commerce, multi-
2% race/ethnicity unknown; 0% Alumni you may know: Floyd Admissions: 843-661-8289; and emergency medical tech- disciplinary studies, and line-
nonresident. Keels, president and CEO of San- 843-661-8041 (fax). nician certification. worker certification.
tee Electric Cooperative; Rodney Tuition + fees: $4,174 in dis-
ACADEMICS Levy, IT specialist with the Feder- trict; $4,438 in state. ALSO ALSO
Open admissions policy. al Communications Commission; Financial aid: 843-661-8085; Alumni you may know: Dr. A nice place to call home: The
Popular programs include Josh Arrants, S.C. Wildlife Feder- 803-661-8041 (fax). Daniel Dreisbach, First Amend- International Culinary Institute
liberal arts, nursing (RN), multi- ation board member. Enrollment: 6,007. 64% fe- ment law scholar and the only of Myrtle Beach opened in No-
disciplinary studies, health pro- Did you know? Both 2013 and male, 36% male. 1% American Rhodes Scholar to come through vember, and two new advanced
fessions certification, lineworker 2014 South Carolina Governors Indian/Alaska native; 1% Asian; the S.C. Technical College manufacturing centers are un-
certification. Professor of the Year (for two- 46% black/African-American; system. der construction. These and all
year colleges) recipients were 2% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native Did you know? Campus Pointe of the colleges buildings house
ALSO Central Carolina Technical Col- Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 44% at Greenville Technical College state-of-the-art technology.
A nice place to call home: lege instructors Josh Castleberry white; 1% two or more races; offers spacious apartments min- Did you know? Horry-George-
Aiken Tech has a vibrant cam- and Chris Hall, respectively. 5% race/ethnicity unknown; 0% utes from the Barton Campus. town Technical College has the
pus community with student life nonresident. Greenville Tech is the only col- states only associate degree in
activities, clubs and student lege within 200 miles offering golf and sports turf management.
leadership organizations. Denmark Technical ACADEMICS training in the SAP Enterprise
Did you know? Aiken Tech is Open admission policy. Resource Planning System. Eight
one of a few two-year colleges
College Popular programs include of the past 10 Alden Transfer Midlands Technical
with nuclear programs in radi- nursing (RN), liberal arts, busi- Scholarship recipients at Furman College
ation protection and quality 1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd., ness , welding certification, and University have come from
systems. Denmark; www.denmarktech.edu accounting certification. Greenville Tech. The scholarship
pays full tuition for two years of 1260 Lexington Drive, West
Admissions: 803-793-5176. study. Greenville Tech offers a Columbia; midlandstech.edu
Central Carolina Tuition + fees: $4,456. Greenville Technical program in sustainable agricul-
Financial aid: 803-793-5129. ture; the certificate program Campuses in Columbia, West
Technical College Enrollment: 1,043. 60% fe- College prepares students for positions in Columbia, Batesburg-Leesville,
male, 40% male. 0% American agribusiness, particularly en- Winnsboro, Irmo and Fort
506 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter; Indian/Alaska native; 0% Asian; 738 S. Pleasantburg Drive, trepreneurship and farming. Jackson.
cctech.edu 92% black/African-American; Greenville; www.gvltec.edu
1% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native Admissions: admissions@
Campuses in Sumter, Camden, Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 6% Campuses in Greenville, Berea, Horry-Georgetown midlandstech.edu; 803-738-
Bishopville, Manning and Shaw white; 0% two or more races; Simpsonville and Taylors and at 7839.
Air Force Base 0% race/ethnicity unknown; Clemson Universitys Center for Technical College Tuition + fees: $4,064 in dis-
0% nonresident. Manufacturing Innovation. trict; $5,024 in state.
Admissions: admissions@cc 2050 U.S. 501 East, Conway; Financial aid: asksfs@midlands
tech.edu; 803-778-6605. ACADEMICS Admissions: 864-250-8000; www.hgtc.edu tech.edu; 803-738-7792.
Tuition + fees: $4,639 in dis- Open admission policy. www.gvltec.edu/apply. Enrollment: 10,946. 59% fe-
trict; $5,449 in state. Popular programs include Tuition + fees: $4,326 in dis- Campuses in Conway, male, 41% male. 1% American
Financial aid: finaid@cctech. liberal arts, human services, trict; $4,686 in state. Georgetown and Myrtle Beach. Indian/Alaska native; 2% Asian;
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Art Institute Columbias popular certificate Popular associate degree Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 39% Crossing, North Charleston;
programs include HVAC main- programs include nursing (RN) white; 1% two or more races; strayer.edu
of Charleston tenance, medical office assist- and medical and clinical assist- 2% race/ethnicity unknown; 0%
ant, phlebotomy, commercial ant. Popular certificate pro- nonresident. Tuition + fees: $12,975.
24 N. Market St., Charleston; vehicle operator, and building grams include HVAC mainte- Enrollment: 1,441 undergradu-
new.artinstitutes.edu/Charleston and property maintenance. nance, medical and clinical ACADEMICS ates. 73% female, 27% male. 1%
North Charlestons popular assistant, and dental assistant. Open admission policy. American Indian/Alaska native;
Tuition + fees: $17,592. certificate programs include North Charlestons popular 0% Asian; 68% black/African-
Enrollment: 488. 62% female, medical office assistant, insur- associate degree programs in- American; 4% Hispanic/Latino;
38% male. 1% American Indi- ance coding, and phlebotomy.
Golf Academy clude medical and clinical assist- 0% native Hawaiian/Pacific
an/Alaska native; 2% Asian; of America ant, health information and med- islander; 22% white; 2% two or
41% black/African-American; ALSO ical records technology, criminal more races; 3% race/ethnicity
8% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native A nice place to call home: justice, and surgical technology. unknown; 0% nonresident.
Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 41% Hands-on learning prepares 3268 Waccamaw Blvd., Myrtle Popular certificate programs
white; 4% two or more races; students for employment. Beach; www.golfacademy.edu include commercial vehicle oper- ACADEMICS
4% race/ethnicity unknown; ation and esthetician. Open admissions policy.
0% nonresident. Tuition + fees: $17,150. Conways popular associate Popular masters programs
ECPI University Enrollment: 186. 1% female, degree programs include med- include businessand human re-
ACADEMICS 99% male. 0% American Indi- ical and clinical assistant. Pop- sources. Popular bachelors pro-
Open admission policy. 250 Berryhill Road #300, an/Alaska native; 1% Asian; 2% ular certificate programs include grams include business and crim-
Popular bachelors programs Columbia; 1001 Keys Drive black/African-American; 4% commercial vehicle operation, inal justice and law enforcement
include culinary and catering #100, Greenville; 7410 Northside Hispanic/Latino; 0% native medical and clinical assistant, administration. Popular associ-
management, fashion merchan- Drive #100, North Charleston; Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 90% medical insurance and coding, ates programs include business.
dising, graphic design, and web ecpi.edu white; 1% two or more races; and medical office assistant.
page and digital design. Popular 2% race/ethnicity unknown; 0%
associate programs include Admissions: Columbia: 844- nonresident.
South University University of
culinary arts and chef training 611-0668, 803-610-4111.
and baking and pastry arts. Greenville: 844-611-0627, 864- ACADEMICS Phoenix
438-5018. North Charleston: Open admission policy. 9 Science Court, Columbia;
844-611-0642, 843-606-5902. The only program is an associ- southuniversity.edu 1001 Pinnacle Point Drive,
Centura College Tuition + fees: $14,755. ate degree in golf course oper- Columbia; phoenix.edu
ation and grounds management. Admissions: 803-946-4308.
7500 Two Notch Road, ALSO Tuition + fees: $17,306. Tuition + fees: $11,821.
Columbia; 8088 Rivers Ave., Did you know? ECPI, founded in Financial aid: 803-935-4295. Enrollment: 291 undergradu-
North Charleston; centura 1966, demonstrates a commit- Miller-Motte Enrollment: 929 undergradu- ates. 65% female, 35% male. 1%
college.edu ment to forward-thinking, mar- ates. 78% female; 22% male. 2% American Indian/Alaska native;
ket-based curriculum and was Technical College American Indian/Alaska native; 0% Asian; 53% black/African-
Tuition + fees: $15,887. among the first to offer classes in 1% Asian; 64% black/African- American; 2% Hispanic/Latino;
Columbia enrollment: 133. computer programming. 8085 Rivers Ave., Suite E, North American; 5% Hispanic/Latino; 1% native Hawaiian/Pacific
50% female, 50% male. 2% Charleston; 2451 U.S. 501 East, 0% native Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 12% white; 4% two or
American Indian/Alaska native; Conway; miller-motte.edu islander; 25% white; 0% two or more races; 27% race/ethnicity
0% Asian; 83% black/African- Fortis College more races; 4% race/ethnicity unknown; 0% nonresident.
American; 2% Hispanic/Latino; Tuition + fees: $10,496, North unknown; 0% nonresident.
0% native Hawaiian/Pacific 246 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 101, Charleston campus. $10,080, ACADEMICS
islander; 11% white; 3% two or Columbia; columbia.fortis.edu Conway campus. ACADEMICS Open admission policy.
more races; 0% race/ethnicity North Charleston enrollment: Open admission policy. Popular masters programs
unknown; 0% nonresident. Tuition + fees: $16,184. 490. 87% female, 13% male. 0% Popular bachelors programs include business. Popular bache-
North Charleston enrollment: Enrollment: 393. 68% female, American Indian/Alaska native; include nursing and health and lors programs include business,
76. 96% female, 4% male. 0% 32% male. 1% American Indi- 0% Asian; 60% black/African- wellness. Popular associates de- hospital and health care admin-
American Indian/Alaska native; an/Alaska native; 0% Asian; American; 3% Hispanic/Latino; gree programs include medical istration, criminal justice, and
0% Asian; 76% black/African- 77% black/African-American; 0% native Hawaiian/Pacific assistant. human resources.
American; 3% Hispanic/Latino; 2% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native islander; 33% white; 1% two or
0% native Hawaiian/Pacific Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 17% more races; 2% race/ethnicity
islander; 18% white; 3% two or white; 1% two or more races; unknown; 0% nonresident. Strayer University Virginia College
more races; 0% race/ethnicity 2% race/ethnicity unknown; 0% Conway enrollment: 518. 92%
unknown; 0% nonresident. nonresident. female, 8% male. 0% American 200 Center Point Circle, Suite 7201 Two Notch Road,
Indian/Alaska native; 0% Asian; 300, Columbia; 555 N. Columbia; 2400 David H.
ACADEMICS ACADEMICS 56% black/African-American; Pleasantburg Drive, Suite 300, McLeod Blvd., Florence; 78
Open admission policy. Open admission policy. 3% Hispanic/Latino; 0% native Greenville; 5010 Wetland Global Drive, Greenville; 6185
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Arclabs Welding vides hands-on training with a Required degree: Bachelors. Edward Via College Lenoir-Rhyne
low student-to-instructor ratio Degree offered: Juris Doctor.
School and minimal classroom time. of Osteopathic University: Center
Medicine for Graduate
arclabs.com; 700 Gracern Road, Charleston School Christ Central Studies of Columbia
Columbia; 933 Commerce Circle, 350 Howard St., Spartanburg;
Hanahan; 2615 S.C. 153, Piedmont of Law Institute vcom.edu 4201 N. Main St., Price House,
Admissions: Columbia: melissa. 81 Mary St., Charleston; Columbia; columbia.lr.edu
159 Church St. NE, Wagener;
smith@arclabs.com; 803-807- charlestonlaw.edu Admissions: 864-327-9808.
www.ccins.org
9180; 803-807-9182 (fax). Char- Tuition + fees: $16,300.
leston: ashley.mcadams@arclabs. Admissions: info@charleston Admissions: 803-564-5902. Financial aid: 864-327-9902. Admissions: admissions_
com; 843-261-0044; 843-261- law.edu; 843-377-2143. Tuition: All students accepted columbia@lr.edu, 803-461-3296.
0074 (fax). Piedmont: amber.gib- Tuition: Not reported. receive full scholarships. ACADEMICS Financial aid: 803-461-3296.
son@arclabs.com; 864-236- Enrollment: 358. 46% female, Enrollment: 50. Required tests: MCAT.
9995; 864-236-7666 (fax). 54% male. 4% American Indi- Degree offered: Doctorate of ACADEMICS
Tuition: $15,350. an/Alaska native; 1% Asian; 11% ACADEMICS Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). Degrees offered: Master of Arts
Financial aid: 803-807-9180, black/African-American; 4% Degrees offered: One-year in human services (fully online);
nevetta.blocker@arclabs.com. Hispanic/Latino; 0% native certificate and associate degree ALSO Master of Arts in clinical mental
Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 75% in community missions. Did you know? VCOM students health counseling.
ACADEMICS white; 0% two or more races; have a heart of service and pro-
Degree offered: One- and two- 4% race/ethnicity unknown; ALSO vide health care services for ALSO
year certificates in welding. 0% nonresident. Did you know? Christ Central those most in need locally and A nice place to call home: The
offers full scholarships including at the Colleges sustainable renovated space for masters
MORE ACADEMICS food, housing and educational clinics in El Salvador, Honduras students includes a 24-hour
Did you know? Arclabs pro- Required tests: LSAT. costs to all qualified students. and the Dominican Republic. study area.
YO U LL C A LL IT TH E G R E ATE S T
E X P E R I E N C E O F YO U R LI FE .
At Furman, we promise students an individualized, four-year pathway that combines classroom learning with hands-on
experiences in research, internships, study away and community involvement. A team of mentors guides them along the way,
and together, this purposeful education prepares students for meaningful lives and careers.
ALSO
Did you know? The mission of Lutheran Sherman College of
Theological Southern Seminary is to Straight Chiropractic
teach, form and nurture women and men
for public ministry in a context that is
Christ-centered, faithfully Lutheran and
2020 Springfield Road, Spartanburg; REGISTER TODAY! www.cla^in.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-and-fees
www.sherman.edu
ecumenically committed.
SUMMER 2017
Admissions: admissions@sherman.edu;
800-849-8771, ext. 200.
Medical University of Tuition + fees: Not reported.
South Carolina Enrollment: 391. 45% female, 55% male.
1% American Indian/Alaska native; 2%
179 Ashley Ave., Charleston; musc.edu
Undergraduate tuition + fees: $15,174*.
Asian; 5% black/African-American; 15%
Hispanic/Latino; 0% native Hawaiian/
Pacific islander; 68% white; 0% two or
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Graduate tuition + fees: $18,125*.
Financial aid: finaid@musc.edu; 843-
more races; 7% race/ethnicity unknown;
2% nonresident.
FULLY ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER COURSES
792-2536.
Enrollment (all programs): 2,992. 79% ACADEMICS
May 22, 2017 to June 27, 2017
female, 21% male. 0% American Indian/ Degree offered: Doctor of Chiropractic. Abnormal Psychology English Composition II Judicial Administration
Alaska native; 3% Asian; 8% black/Afri- Advanced Organizational Financial Accounting Major Black Writers
can-American; 4% Hispanic/Latino; 0% ALSO Management & Behavior General Chemistry I Marriage, Kinship and
native Hawaiian/Pacific islander; 74% A nice place to call home: The 80-acre African American Heritage Health Promotion Across Family
white; 2% two or more races; 8% race/ campus is located in the foothills of the American Government the Lifespan Mass Communications
ethnicity unknown; 0% nonresident. Blue Ridge Mountains in Spartanburg, a Art Appreciation Human Resource Professional
college town with seven colleges and the
ACADEMICS highest per-capita college student pop-
Biblical Literature Management Internship
Popular bachelors programs include ulation of any major city in the state. Biology Health and the Integrated Math Media, Law & Ethics
nursing. Popular masters programs in- Did you know? Sherman is one of just 18 Environment Lab Introduction to Criminal Music Appreciation
clude physician assistantand health care chiropractic colleges in the U.S. and the Biology, Health & the Justice Nursing Practice in a
administration. Popular doctoral pro- only one in the Carolinas. Environment Introduction to Forensic Multicultural Society
grams include medicine, pharmacy, and Business Finance Science Personal Finance
dentistry. Business Statistics Introduction to Literature Personality Theories
Southern Methodist
ALSO College College Algebra Introduction to Mass Principles of Marketing
Alumni you may know: Horace G. Comparative Systems Communications Professional Seminar
541 Broughton St., Orangeburg; of Justice Introduction to Philosophy/ Public Speaking
Smithy, cardiothoracic surgeon who smcollege.edu
developed one of the first instruments Criminal Law Ethics Social Problems
used in beating-heart surgery; Francis Death and Dying Introduction to Politics Social Psychology
Peyre Porcher, professor who served as a Admissions: jcourson@smcollege.edu; Elementary Spanish I Introduction to Psychology Social Statistics
physician during the Civil War. 803-534-7826; 803-534-7827 (fax). Elementary Spanish II Introduction to Sociology Survey of Economics
A nice place to call home: Charleston is English Composition I Introduction to Theater Women in Literature
one of the most highly recognized cities ACADEMICS
for tourism, fine dining, historical attrac- Degrees offered: Bachelors degrees in
tions and recreational activities. Bible and one-year Bible certificates. Cla^inUniversity,
Claflin University,400
400Magnolia
MagnoliaStreet,
Street,Orangeburg,
Orangeburg,SCSC29115
29115 (803)
(803)535-5573
535-5108
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experience 1exibility
experience coastal
coastal.edu/online
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