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Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in South Carolina

16 accredited institutions in South Carolina offering philosophy & religious studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

16
Colleges
387
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs in South Carolina

1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Anderson University
Anderson
75
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$32,710
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$19,034
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicBachelor's
Clemson University
Clemson
69
Graduates/yr
38%
Acceptance
$14,038
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
57
Graduates/yr
61%
Acceptance
$12,288
In-State Tuition
78%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southern Wesleyan University
Central
45
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$26,520
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$14,438
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Furman University
Greenville
30
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$57,902
Tuition
81%
Grad Rate
$19,343
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
College of Charleston
Charleston
30
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$12,518
In-State Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wofford College
Spartanburg
12
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$51,750
Tuition
81%
Grad Rate
$14,410
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Clinton College
Rock Hill
9
Graduates/yr
$10,416
Tuition
0%
Grad Rate
$14,675
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Presbyterian College
Clinton
9
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$40,200
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$17,719
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
Coastal Carolina University
Conway
9
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$11,460
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Converse University
Spartanburg
9
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$22,746
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$17,881
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Erskine College
Due West
9
Graduates/yr
61%
Acceptance
$34,435
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$35,034
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Charleston Southern University
Charleston
6
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$30,380
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$14,109
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitMaster's
Columbia International University
Columbia
6
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$26,700
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$18,252
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Bob Jones University
Greenville
6
Graduates/yr
$19,756
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$12,656
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicBachelor's
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
6
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$15,306
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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Studying Philosophy & Religious Studies in South Carolina

South Carolina has 16 accredited colleges offering philosophy & religious studies programs, producing 387 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for South Carolina residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.