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The Citadel
citadel.edu
Mail applications to: 171
Moultrie St., Charleston, SC
29409.
Admissions: 843-953-5230 or
800-868-1842.
Tuition: $26,374 for freshmen.
$22,024 for upperclassmen.
Dorms: Barracks.
Enrollment: 2,352. 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska
native, 2.7% Asian/Pacific
islander, 7.6% African-American/black, 6.7% Hispanic,
77% white/non-Hispanic, 3.4%
multiracial, 1.2% international, 0.1% unknown.
ACADEMICS
Average SAT composite:
1091.
Average ACT: 23.
Average high school GPA:
3.59.
ALUMNI YOU MAY KNOW:

Ernest Fritz Hollings, governor of South Carolina from
1959 to 1963; John C. West,
governor of South Carolina
from 1971 to 1975; Pat Conroy, novelist known for The
Prince of Tides.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Charlestons Ashley River
flows along one side of the
10-acre campus. Spectacular
vistas and military architecture provide a unique setting.
DID YOU KNOW?
For the fourth consecutive
year, U.S. News & World
Report has recognized The
Citadel as the top public college in the South for institutions granting up to a masters
degree.
Clemson University
clemson.edu
Sikes Hall, Box 345124, Clemson, SC 29634.
Admissions: 864-656-2287;
864-656-2464 (fax).
Tuition: $12,596/year.
Tuition + fees: $13,808/year.
Financial aid: finaid@clemson.edu; 864-656-2280; 864656-1831.
Dorms: Capacity of 6,200.
Enrollment: 16,931.
54% men, 46% women. 2%
Asian/Pacific islander, 6%
African-American/black, 3%
Hispanic, 83% white/non-Hispanic, 2% two or more races,
1% international, 3% race/ethnicity not reported.
ACADEMICS
1250.
Average ACT: 28.5.
3.72.
Popular majors include biological sciences, engineering,
financial management, nursing and psychology.
Gov. Nikki Haley, current
governor of South Carolina;
Nancy ODell, host of CBSs
Entertainment Tonight; C.J.
Spiller, running back and
return specialist for the New
Orleans Saints.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Tree-lined streets welcome
students to campus. Many
students spend hours studying, lounging and playing on
Bowman Field. Nearby Lake
Hartwell offers more than 900
miles of shoreline.
DID YOU KNOW?
Clemson is ranked among
the top 20 national public
universities, and its No. 3 for
happiest students.
Coastal Carolina
University
coastal.edu
Mail applications to: P.O. Box
261954, Conway, SC 29528.
Admissions: admissions@
coastal.edu; 800-277-7000;
843-349-6436 (fax).
Tuition: $5,070/semester.
Financial aid: finaid@coastal.
edu; 800-277-7000, ext. 2313,
or 843-349-2313; 843-349-2347
(fax).
Enrollment: 9,976.
44.9% men, 55.1% women.
0.4% American Indian/Alaska native, 0.9% Asian/Pacific
islander, 19.1% African-American/black, 3.5% Hispanic,
70.2% white/non-Hispanic,
4.1% multiracial, 1.4% nonresident, 0.5% unknown/unreported.
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SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY

offERS
in-StAte tuition rAteS To RESIdENTS of SoUTH CARolINA
WeAre.SavannahState.edu
912-358-4338 or admissions@savannahstate.edu
Choose from 27 undergraduate and graduate degrees

Study on an historic campus, minutes from the beach
and downtown Savannah
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ACADEMICS
1001.
Average ACT: 21.
3.37.
67 majors, 59 minors, 8 masters programs, 1 doctoral program. Popular majors include
business management, marine
science and communication.
Michael Kelly, actor known
for role in Criminal Minds:
Suspect Behavior; Tommy
La Stella, second baseman
for the Chicago Cubs; Brooke
Weisbrod, sportscaster for
ESPN, NBC, WNBA, WGN
and CBS.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Coastal Carolinas proximity
to the coast and the Myrtle
Beach resort area led to the
development of two distinctive
programs: marine science and
professional golf management.
DID YOU KNOW?
Coastals first doctoral program, established in 2014, is
in marine science.
College of Charleston
cofc.edu
George St., Charleston, SC
29424.
cofc.edu; 843-953-5670; 843953-6322 (fax).
Tuition: $10,230/ year.
Financial aid: financialaid@
cofc.edu; 843-953-5540; 843953-7192 (fax).
Enrollment: 10,488.
38% men, 62% women. 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska native, 1.6% Asian, 6.4% African-American/black, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.2% native Hawaiian/
Pacific islander, 81.7% white,
3.2% two or more races, 1.4%
nonresident, 1.3% race/ethnicity not reported.
ACADEMICS
1145.
Average ACT: 25.
James B. Edwards, former
governor of South Carolina;
Brett Gardner, outfielder for
the New York Yankees; Anthony Johnson, former NBA player; Padgett Powell, novelist;
Callie Shell, photojournalist
for TIME magazine.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
College of Charleston is
located in historic downtown Charleston, a city that
has received accolades from
Conde Nast Traveler, Travel +
Leisure, Southern Living and
Forbes magazines.
DID YOU KNOW?
College of Charleston is the
oldest college south of Virginia and the 13th-oldest in the
United States. Founders of the
College of Charleston included signers of the Declaration
of Independence and the U.S.
Constitution.
Francis Marion
University
www.fmarion.edu
199547, Florence, SC 29502.
fmarion.edu; 800-368-7551 or
843-661-1231.
Financial aid: finasst@fmarion.edu; 843-661-1190.
Dorms: 11 dorms with a capacity of 1,533.
Enrollment: 3,805.
31% men, 69% women. 47.2%
African-American/black, 1.5%
Hispanic, 1% native Hawaiian/
international, 0.8% race/ethnicity not reported.
ACADEMICS
Required tests: SAT.
Average scores: 964.
3.68.
39 majors and 21 minors. Popular majors include nursing,
biology, pre-med/pre-dental/
pre-pharmacy, business, education and psychology.
Alan Wilson, South Carolinas
attorney general; Josh Edgin,
pitcher for the New York
Mets; Matt Bonds, co-founder of an nongovernmental
organization studying ways
to bring health care to Madagascar.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Francis Marion boasts an
intimate, walkable campus
among the most beautiful in
South Carolina, located on
400 wooded acres, just a few
miles from the Pee Dee River.
Several campus buildings are
in downtown Florence, but
the main campus is just east
of town, close to Interstate
95 and about an hours drive
from the coast.
DID YOU KNOW?
Francis Marion is named for
Revolutionary War patriot
Gen. Francis Marion, the
legendary Swamp Fox. The
university, founded in 1970,
will open a new health sciences complex in downtown
Florence in 2016. Its first
nurse practitioners graduated
in 2014, and its first industrial engineering majors are
expected to graduate in a few
years.
Lander University
lander.edu
Stanley Ave., Greenwood, SC
29649.
lander.edu; 1-888-4-LANDER
or 864-388-8307; 864-388-8125
(fax).
Financial aid: finaid@lander.
edu; 864-388-8340; 864-3888811 (fax).
Dorms: Yes.
Enrollment: 2,787.
31.1% men, 68.9% women.
0.2% American Indian/Alaska native, 1.5% Asian, 31.0%
Hispanic, 0.1% Pacific islander, 58.1% white/non-Hispanic,
nonresident, 4.6% other/no
response.
ACADEMICS
More than 60 areas of study.
Popular majors include nursing, education, business and
mass communication.
Molly Spearman, South Carolinas state Superintendent of
Education.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
A new 210-bed residence hall
will be completed in 2015,
offering modern accommodations just steps from the heart
of campus.
DID YOU KNOW?
Landers Experience Your Education (EYE) program won
a national award in recognition of its focus on providing
students with opportunities to
use academic knowledge to
address real-world challenges
in authentic contexts.
South Carolina State

University
scsu.edu
7127, 300 College St. NE, Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001.
scsu.edu; 800-260-5956 or
803-536-7186; 803-536-8990
(fax).
Tuition + fees: $5,044/semester. Additional expenses vary
based on room and meal plan
and student health insurance.
scsu.edu; 803-536-7067; 803536-8420 (fax).

Enrollment: 3,331.
44% men, 56% women. 0.1%
native, 0.7% Asian, 94% African-American/black, 0.5%
Hispanic, 4% white, 0.1% two
or more races, 0.2% nonresident alien, 0.7% unknown/
unreported.
ACADEMICS
Average SAT composite: 829.
Average ACT: 16.
2.97.
More than 70 majors. Popular
majors include business, mass
communications, nuclear
engineering, speech pathology
and audiology, and agribusiness.
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn,
D-S.C.; Ernest A. Finney, retired South Carolina Supreme
Court justice; Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Twitty, commanding
general for the 1st Armored
Division at Fort Bliss in Texas.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
At S.C. State, you can celebrate your culture, enjoy the
arts and pursue academic,
creative and spiritual interests
through active student clubs.
Plus, with dozens of intramural and club sports, you can
compete in your favorite activities for fun and health.
DID YOU KNOW?
S.C. State boasts the only
Bachelor of Science in nuclear
engineering in South Carolina. It also is one of the top
producers of minority officers
for the U.S. Army.
University of
South Carolina
sc.edu
Mail applications to: Lieber
College on the Horseshoe,
University of South Carolina,
Columbia, SC 29208.
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Admissions: admissions-ugrad@sc.edu; 803-7777700.
Financial aid: 803-777-8134;
sc.edu/financialaid.
Dorms: 25 residence halls
with a capacity of 6,706.
Enrollment: 24,180.
46% men, 54% women. 0.2%
native, 2.3% Asian, 10.2%
Hispanic, 0.1% Hawaiian/
nonresident alien, 1.7% not
reported.
ACADEMICS
1120-1280.
Average ACT: 24-29.
3.59-4.35 (5.00 scale).
97 majors and 83 minors. Popular majors include business,
psychology, biology, nursing,
public health and engineering.
graduate faster and at a lower

cost.
USC Aiken
usca.edu
University Parkway, Aiken, SC
29801.
Admissions: admit@usca.edu;
803-641-3366; 803-641-3727
(fax).
803-643-6840 (fax).
Dorms: Three dorms, all built
or fully renovated since 2004.
Enrollment: 3,232.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 20.5.
GPA: 3.5.
majors include business, education and nursing.

Jason Fulmer, 2003 S.C. teacher of the year; Rob Matwick,
executive vice president of
Marva Smalls, vice president
business operations for the
of public affairs for Nickelode- Texas Rangers; Dr. Jennifer
on/Viacom; William Hubbard,
Walker, cardiac surgeon at
president of the American Bar Massachusetts General HosAssociation; Darius Ruckpital and assistant professor
er, Grammy Award-winning
in surgery at Harvard Medical
musician.
School.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
USC mixes historic buildings
with state-of-the-art facilities
on a campus of more than 400
acres. Recognized as a national model of a healthy and
sustainable campus, students
have the opportunity to live in
LEED-certified residence halls
and participate in campuswide
wellness programs.
DID YOU KNOW?
USC has 47 nationally ranked
academic programs, more
than any other university in
the state, according to U.S.
News & World Report. And
now, with the On Your Time
summer program and accelerated degrees, students can
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
The 453-acre campus is
located in the heart of South
Carolinas horse country, with
10 equestrian disciplines practiced in Aiken County.
DID YOU KNOW?
U.S. News & World Report
ranked USC Aiken No. 1
among Best Public Regional
Colleges in the South; the
2015 rankings mark USC Aikens 17th consecutive ranking
among the top three in this
category and its 10th time in
first place.
USC Beaufort
www.uscb.edu
Mail applications to: One
University Blvd., Bluffton, SC
29909.
uscb.edu; 843-208-8000; 843208-8290 (fax).
Financial aid: uscbfina@uscb.
edu; 843-521-3104; 843-5213194 (fax).
Enrollment: 1,794. 0.3%
American Indian, 1% Asian,
19.1% African-American/
black, 5.1% Hispanic, 62%
white, 3.2% two or more races, 1% nonresident alien, 8.3%
race/ethnicity not reported.
ACADEMICS
SAT composite: 927.
SAT critical reading: 463.
SAT math: 464
17 majors and 18 minors.
DID YOU KNOW?
USC Beaufort offers the most
affordable undergraduate tuition for baccalaureate degree
programs in the state. USC
Beaufort also has a concentration in coastal ecology
with opportunities to conduct
dolphin research with faculty
on the coast.
USC Lancaster
A USC Palmetto College
campus
usclancaster.sc.edu
889, Lancaster, SC 29721 or
476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster,
SC 29720.
Admissions: uscladms@
mailbox.sc.edu; 803-313-7073;
803-313-7116 (fax).
Tuition: $3,147/year if fewer
than 75 credit hours completed. $4,656/year if 75 credit
hours or more completed.
Financial aid: usclfa@mailbox.sc.edu; 803-313-7068;
803-313-7168 (fax).
Dorms: None.
Enrollment: 1,811.
44% men, 56% women. 1%
native, 1% Asian, 17% African-American/black, 4%
Pacific islander, 59% white,
2% two or more races, 2% international, 15% race/ethnicity
not reported.
ACADEMICS
1207.
Average ACT: 19.
3.0.
6 majors. Popular majors
include nursing.
William D. Boan, senior vice
president of state government
relations at McGuireWoods
Consulting and former legislator and chief of staff to
the governor; Dr. Deborah B.
Cureton, former dean at University of Wisconsin-Richland;
Julie Roberts, country music
singer; Col. Michael Oliver,
commander with the S.C.
Highway Patrol.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
All students have access to the
Gregory Health and Wellness
Center, which features an
indoor pool, a walking track,
tennis courts, racquetball and
handball courts, an aerobic fitness center and a game area.
DID YOU KNOW?
USC Lancaster has the largest
single collection of Catawba
Indian pottery in existence.
USC Salkehatchie
campus
www.uscsalkehatchie.sc.edu
617, Allendale, SC 29810.
Admissions: saadmiss@
803-584-3884 (fax).
Financial aid: safinaid@
803-584-3884 (fax).
Enrollment: 1,076.
ACADEMICS
Required tests: ACT or SAT.
USC Salkehatchie offers the
first two years of any major
offered at the University of
South Carolina, Associate of
Arts and Associate of Science
degrees, bachelors degrees
in nursing and elementary
education, and seven online
bachelors degrees through
USC Palmetto College.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Besides all the benefits of a
small campus, such as small
class sizes, a hometown feel,
and the lowest tuition of any
university in the state, USC
Salkehatchie also has student housing and five NJCAA
sports teams.
DID YOU KNOW?
USC Salkehatchie is celebrating its 50th year as a USC regional campus. Its named for
the Salkehatchie River, which
runs through all five counties
that support the campus.
USC Sumter
campus
www.uscsumter.edu
Mail applications to: 200 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150.
Admissions: Keith Britton
brittonk@uscsumter.edu; 803938-3882; 803-938-3717.
Tuition + fees: $3,343/semester.
Financial aid: 803-938-3766.
Enrollment: about 900.
46% men, 54% women. 29%
minority.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 19.
Popular majors include science, math and education.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
USC Sumter is less than an
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hours drive from USCs main
campus.
DID YOU KNOW?
USC Sumter will kick off Fire
Ant tennis for men and women this fall.
USC Union
campus
uscunion.sc.edu
Mail applications to: P.O.
Drawer 729, Union, SC 29379.
Admissions: Brad Greer:
greerm@mailbox.sc.edu; 864424-8028; 864-424-8085 (fax).
Financial aid: Bobby Holcombe: reholcom@mailbox.
sc.edu; 864-424-8024; 864-4248085 (fax).
Enrollment: 650.
37% men, 63% women. 30%
Hispanic, 68% white/non-His-
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 18.
3.1.
864-503-5727 (fax).
864-503-5974 (fax).
Dorms: Two affordable options for on-campus housing.
Enrollment: 5,500.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
USC Union has a new bookstore and student center on
East Main Street with coffee,
various food items, merchandise and more.
ACADEMICS
1021.
3.5.
More than 40 bachelors degrees offered.
DID YOU KNOW?

The Bantams, USC Unions
club baseball team, won their
division in 2013 and 2014.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
USC Upstate is within easy
driving distance of Charlotte,
N.C., and Atlanta and just
hours from the scenic Blue
Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
panic.
USC Upstate
uscupstate.edu
University Way, Spartanburg,
SC 29303.
Winthrop University
winthrop.edu
Mail applications to: Joynes
Hall, Winthrop University,
Rock Hill, SC 29733.
Admissions: admissions@winthrop.edu; 800-WINTHROP or
803-323-2191; 803-323-2137 or
803-323-4952 (fax).
Financial aid: finaid@winthrop.edu; 803-323-2189; 803323-2557 (fax).
Enrollment: 4,974.
32% men, 68% women. 0.5%
native, 1% Asian, 29% African-American/black, 4%
Hispanic, 59% white/non-Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 3%
nonresident, 0.5% unknown/
unreported.
ACADEMICS
1055.
Average ACT: 23.
3.91.
42 majors and 54 minors. Popular majors include education,
business, biology, chemistry,
psychology, and the visual and
performing arts.
Shanola Hampton, actress
known for Showtimes
Shameless; Julie Stortz
Busha, owner of condiment
company Slawsa and contestant on ABCs Shark Tank;
Mat Fretschel, image capture
specialist for Walt Disney
Studio.
DID YOU KNOW?
has included Winthrop in its
listing of Americas Best Colleges for the past 23 years.
W
Winthrop
inthrop
stands for
Opportunity
With more than 42 undergraduate and 26
graduate degree programs, an emphasis on
global learning, undergraduate research,
engaged public service, and 18 NCAA
Division I sports teams, the opportunities
to discover your passion are limitless.
Visit campus on Saturday, May 16, or any
weekday, to learn more.
Check Us Out
www.facebook.com/winthropadmissions
www.twitter.com/wuadmissions
www.youtube.com/winthropuniversity
instagram.com/wuadmissions
Schedule a Visit
www.winthrop.edu/visit
www.winthrop.edu
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PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Allen University
www.allenuniversity.edu
Harden St., Columbia, SC
29204.
Admissions: admissions@allenuniversity.edu; 877-625-5379
or 803-376-5735; 803-376-5733
(fax).
Tuition + room/board: $7,562/
semester.
allenuniversity.edu; 866-8281514 or 803-376-5740; 803-3765731 (fax).
Dorms: Five living-and-learning communities and an
apartment complex for honors
students.
Enrollment: 727.
ACADEMICS
Average high school GPA: 2.5.
Popular majors include mathematics and natural sciences,
business administration, English, music and social science.
S.C. Sen. Clementa C. Pinckney, D-Ridgeland; S.C. Rep.
William Clyburn, D-Aiken.
DID YOU KNOW?
Adult learners can pursue
bachelors degrees through
Allens College for Professional
Adults, taking advantage of
weekday-evening, weekend and
online programs.
Anderson University
andersonuniversity.edu
Mail applications to: 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621.
Admissions: admission@andersonuniversity.edu; 800-5423594 or 864-328-1835.
Financial aid: finaid@andersonuniversity.edu; 800-5423594 or 864-231-2070.
Enrollment: 2,658.
34% men, 66% women. 1%
Hispanic, 81% white/non-His-
panic, 2% international, 3%
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 23.
3.53.
112 majors and 26 minors. Popular majors include business,
education, nursing, biology/biochemistry/pre-med and criminal justice.
Sue Monk Kidd, author of The
Secret Life of Bees.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Located near the foothills of
the Appalachian Mountains,
Anderson boasts one of the
Souths most scenic campuses.
The lush green spaces bring
students outside during warm
weather to play intramural
sports, study on one of the historic swings, or hang an ENO
between trees in a popular
grove at the corner of campus.
DID YOU KNOW?
Anderson is ranked in the top
tier (No. 21) of U.S. News &
World Reports Americas Best
Colleges and appears on the
publications list of 46 Up and
Coming universities. It is also
ranked as one of the 100 Best
College Buys. All Anderson
students are issued iPads for
use in specially designed classes as part of the schools mobile
learning initiative, which
earned rare recognition as an
Apple Distinguished School.
Benedict College
www.benedict.edu
Harden St., Columbia, SC
29204.
803-705-6598.
Tuition: $9,143/semester. Benedict has had a tuition freeze
since 2012.
803-705-6629 (fax).
Dorms: Seven on-campus residences, three townhouse and

off-campus apartment complexes for upperclassmen, and
a living-and-learning academic
complex for honors students.
Enrollment: More than 2,500.
50% men, 50% women. 0.4%
Asian/Pacific islander, 98.7%
Hispanic, 0.2% white/non-Hispanic, 0.2% unknown/unreported.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 15.
34 academic concentrations.
Henry D. Monteith, founder of
South Carolinas first African-American-owned bank;
Dr. LeRoy T. Walker, first
African-American to serve as
president of the U.S. Olympic
Committee and first African-American Olympic coach;
Dr. Luns C. Richardson, president of Morris College.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Benedicts student center
features restaurants including
Burger King, Nicks Chicken
and Waffles, and Freshens
yogurt, as well as a barbershop
and hair salon for students.
DID YOU KNOW?
Benedicts campus features
a new bookstore and TV and
radio broadcast center, along
with a state-of-the-art student
center.
Bob Jones University

bju.edu
Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29614.
Admissions: admissions@bju.
edu; 800-252-6363; 800-2-FAXBJU (fax).
Net cost calculator: go.bju.edu/
calculate.
Financial aid: finaid@bju.edu;
864-242-5100, ext. 3040; 864235-2897 (fax).
Dorms: Eight residence halls
with a capacity of 2,409.
Enrollment: 2,760.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 23.
3.16.
73 majors and 33 minors. Popular majors include nursing,
business administration, engineering, Bible and elementary
education.
Tim LaHaye, co-author of
the Left Behind series; Cliff
Barrows, music director for
the Billy Graham Evangelical
Association; Stu Epperson,
co-founder and chairman of
Salem Communications.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
The BJU Museum & Gallery is
home to the largest collection
of religious art in the Western
Hemisphere.
DID YOU KNOW?
Educate to Career ranked Bob
Jones 15th in its national list of
Best Value Colleges.
Charleston Southern
University
csuniv.edu
118087, Charleston, SC 29423.
Admissions: enroll@csuniv.
edu; 800-947-7474; 843-8637070 (fax).
Enrollment: 2,967.
37% men, 63% women. 2%
Asian/Pacific islander, 28% African-American/black, 3% Hispanic, 60% white/non-Hispanic,
2% multiracial, 1% nonresident,
4% unknown/unreported.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 23.
3.77.
include Christian studies, computer science, music, kinesiology, nursing and psychology.
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, a Charleston Republican; Dr. Sam
Gandy, physician and leading
researcher of Alzheimers disease; Mayor Keith Summey of
North Charleston.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
The 300-acre campus originally
was owned by the Izard family.
According to the Biographical
Directory of the U.S. Congress, Ralph Izard pledged
his large estate in South Carolina in payment of war ships
to be used in the Revolutionary
War.
DID YOU KNOW?
Charleston Southern is listed
among Americas Best Christian Colleges, Americas 100
Best College Buys, Military
Friendly Schools, the VA Yellow
Ribbon Program, the Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and
U.S. News & World Reports
Best Online Colleges.
Claflin University
claflin.edu
Magnolia St., Orangeburg, SC
29115.
Admissions: mike.zeigler@
claflin.edu; 800-922-1276 or
803-535-5382; 803-535-5385
(fax).
Tuition + fees + room/board:
$23,570/year.
Financial aid: twilliams@claflin.edu; 803-535-5334; 803-5355383 (fax).
Dorms: 11 residential communities with a capacity of 1,100.
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Enrollment: 1,834.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 17.36.
Average high school GPA: 2.84
(unweighted).
36 undergraduate degrees. Popular majors include business
administration, criminal justice
administration, mass communications, and politics and justice
systems.
Ernest A. Finney Jr., retired
S.C. Supreme Court justice;
Leo Twiggs, painter; Cecil Williams, photographer, journalist
and author.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Faculty members purposefully
cultivate their students curiosity and potential by providing a
concrete framework for problem-solving through higher-order thinking processes.
DID YOU KNOW?
Washington Monthly recognized Calflin as the best liberal
arts college in South Carolina
and the top historically black
college or university in its 2014
Best Liberal Arts Colleges
edition.
Coker College
coker.edu
Mail applications to: 300 E.
College Ave., Hartsville, SC
29550.
coker.edu; 800-950-1908 or 843383-8050; 843-383-8056 (fax).
year.
Financial aid: financial_aid@
coker.edu; 843-383-8050.
Dorms: Yes.
Enrollment: 1,144.
37% men, 63% women. 41%
minority.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 21.
50 majors with minors and

specializations to customize
programs of study. Popular
majors include biology, business administration, chemistry,
dance, education, music, theater, computer science, physical
education, communication and
psychology.
Ruth Patrick, pioneering biologist and National Medal of
Science winner; Judy Southard, senior associate athletics
director at Louisiana State University; Terrance Hayes, poet
and 2014 MacArthur Fellow (a
genius grant recipient).
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
With a 12:1 student-faculty
ratio, a Coker education is
based on personal interaction
and Cokers discussion-based
round-table technique.
DID YOU KNOW?
Coker was ranked No. 5 out of
288 colleges in the Southeast
and No. 1 in South Carolina
in Washington Monthlys 2015
Best Bang for the Buck list.
Columbia College
columbiasc.edu
Mail applications to: 1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.
Admissions: admissions@columbiasc.edu; 800-277-1301.
year.
Financial aid: fa@columbiasc.
edu; 800-786-3612.
Dorms: Six residence halls with
a capacity of 627.
Enrollment: 1,355.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 23.6.
3.87.
33 majors and 33 minors. Popular majors include speech and
language pathology, psychol-
ogy, education, biology, studio

art, child and family studies,
and business.
Karen Johnson Williams, first
female judge on the U.S. Fourth
Circuit Court; Lori Burns Allen,
owner of Bridals by Lori and
star of TLCs Say Yes to the
Dress: Atlanta and Say Yes to
the Dress: Bridesmaids.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Columbias campus is one of
the safest in the state and was
one of three colleges in the
nation to receive the Exemplary
School Safety Award from the
National School Safety Advocacy Council.
DID YOU KNOW?
The rapidly growing womens
athletics program features competition in 10 sports through
the Appalachian Athletic Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
With a perfect score, the Koalas
hold the No. 1 ranking in the
NAIA Champions of Character
Competition.
Columbia International
University
ciu.edu
Monticello Road, Columbia, SC
29203.
Admissions: yesciu@ciu.edu;
800-777-2227, ext. 5024.
Financial aid: finaid@ciu.edu;
803-807-5036.
Dorms: Six residence halls with
a capacity of 402.
Enrollment: 1,103.
54% men, 46% women. 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska native, 2.1% Asian, 13.5% African-American/black, 3.8% Hispanic, 75.7% white, 1.7% two or
more races, 2.9% international.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 23.

3.68.
19 majors and 22 minors. Popular majors include psychology,
teacher education, intercultural
studies, business and organizational leadership, and youth
ministry, family and culture.
Laura Story, Christian
singer-songwriter; Daniel
Blomberg, attorney for the
Becket Fund for Religious
Liberty in Washington; Tullian
Tchividjian, pastor of Coral
Ridge Presbyterian Church in
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
CIU, located on 400 acres along
the Broad River, features a lake
and wooded trails, but its only
minutes from the cultural and
entertainment venues of Columbia. The CIU Prayer Towers
offer a place of solitude.
DID YOU KNOW?
ranks CIU No. 37 among regional universities in the South.
Converse College
converse.edu
Mail applications to: 580 E.
Main St., Spartanburg, SC
29302.
Admissions: admission@converse.edu; 864-596-9040.
Tuition: $16,500/year, traditional undergraduate students.
$875/credit hour, part-time undergraduate students. $390-467/
credit hour, graduate students,
depending on program.
year, residential undergraduate
students.
Financial aid: financial_aid@
converse.edu; 864-596-9010.
Dorms: 8 residence halls.
Enrollment: 834.
100% women. 1% Asian/Pacific
islander, 9% African-American/
black, 6% Hispanic, 60% white/
non-Hispanic, 4% multiracial,
20% unknown/unreported.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 24.
3.71.
include biology, psychology,
English and creative writing,
theater and musical theater,
and education.
Julia Peterkin, Pulitzer Prize
winner; Harriet Smith ONeil,
Texas Supreme Court justice;
Kimilee Bryant, Broadway
performer known for her role
as Christine in Phantom of the
Opera.
DID YOU KNOW?
Last year, Converse reduced
tuition by 43 percent in an
effort to address affordability in
higher education.
Erskine College
erskine.edu
338, Due West, SC 29639.
erskine.edu; 800-241-8421.
$41,385/year.
Dorms: 6 residence halls.
Enrollment: 600.
52% men, 48% women. 10%
Hispanic, 66% white/non-Hispanic, 2% other, 18% unknown/
unreported.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 22.
29 majors and 27 minors. Popular majors include pre-med,
biology, chemistry, athletic
training, business and education.
April Clayton, biomedical
researcher at the National Institutes of Health; David Agnew,
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THE INSPIRATION
TO DO GREAT
THINGS.
SPARTANBURG METHODIST COLLEGE
1000 Powell Mill Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-4000
www.smcsc.edu
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We are now accepting applications and awarding scholarships for
Fall 2015 and we want you to be a part of the next class at LTSS.
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A Distinctive Academic Community Worth Discovering for Over 175 Years.

Erskine feels like a second home to generations of graduates whove experienced it. As South Carolinas rst private
Christian college, Erskine equips students to ourish through academic excellence and a family-like learning environment.
Its a rare college experience. But since its in the Upstate, going away to college doesnt have to mean
going far. So while Erskine may be a little harder to nd, youll always know where you belong.
KNOW. BE KNOWN.
Due West, South Carolina
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Counseling (Clinical Mental Health) and
Master of Arts in Human Services (online).
Would you like to visit? Please contact us and we will set up
a campus visit for you. To apply to The Center for Graduate
Studies of Columbia, go to columbia.lr.edu.
4201 N. Main Street Columbia, SC 29203
803.461.3238 | columbia.lr.edu.
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deputy director of intergovernmental affairs for the Obama
administration; Lindy Scott,
vice president for Thornwell
Home for Children in Clinton.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
The quiet town of Due West
provides a peaceful setting that
promotes community. About
90 percent of students live on
campus.
DID YOU KNOW?
Erskine was South Carolinas
first Christian liberal arts college. Nearly half of Erskines
graduates go on to graduate
programs or medical school,
enjoying a very high acceptance rate across the nation.
Furman University
furman.edu
3300 Poinsett Highway, Green-
ville, SC 29613
Admissions: 864-294-2034.
Tuition: $44,288.
Dorms: Furman requires all
students, except local Greenville residents, to live on campus. Capacity of 2,550.
Enrollment: 2,736.
43% men, 57% women. less
than 1% American Indian/
Alaska native, 4.9% Asian, 5.7%
Hispanic, less than 1% native
Hawaiian/Pacific islander, 81%
white, 3% two or more races,
5.1% international, 2% race/ethnicity not reported.
ACADEMICS
Required tests: SAT or ACT
recommended but not required.
Average ACT: 25-30.
Average high school GPA: Not
reported.
45 majors and 11 interdisciplinary minors. Popular majors

include health sciences, business administration, biology,
political science, communication studies and history.
Richard Riley, former governor
of South Carolina and U.S.
Secretary of Education under
President Bill Clinton; Keith
Lockhart, principal conductor of the Boston Pops; Clint
Dempsey, captain of the U.S.
Mens National Soccer Team;
Betsy King and Beth Daniels,
members of the LPGA Hall of
Fame.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Furmans campus is widely
recognized as one of the most
beautiful in the country. Just
during the 2014-15 school year,
Furman was listed among the
30 Most Beautiful College

Campuses in the South by The
Best Colleges and was included
in BuzzFeeds 10 Uniquely
Stunning College Campuses
from Around the World and
41 Scenic College Campuses
that Were Made for Instagram.
DID YOU KNOW?
The first authentic Japanese
temple to be dismantled and
fully reconstructed in America
is on the Furman campus. Furman is also home to an exact
replica of the cabin that Henry
David Thoreau built at Walden
Pond.
Limestone College
limestone.edu
Mail applications to: 1115 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340.
Admissions: 800-795-7151, ext.
4554.

limestone.edu; 864-488-8231;
864-488-4596 (fax).
Dorms: Capacity of 722.
Enrollment:
72% men, 27% women.
ACADEMICS
1031.5.
Average ACT: 21.66.
3.24.
Popular majors include business, athletic training, criminal
justice, sport management and
education.
Robert L. Bob Peeler, lieutenant governor of South Carolina from 1995 to 2003; Travis
Eamon Gillespie, lacrosse player for the Washington Stealth of
the National Lacrosse League;
Ruth Elizabeth Moss Easter-
Your Journey Begins At Lander.

Find your pat h to success at a state universit y with a
globa l mindset, where students explore t he ar ts and sciences,
and where graduates are prepared to ma ke an impact
in t heir communities, our nation and our world.
Wit h more t han 60 areas of study, an exceptiona l
Honors College, study abroad oppor tunities,
competitive at hletic programs and v ibrant campus life,
its easy to see why students choose Lander Universit y.
Plan your campus visit today at:
www.lander.edu/admissions/visit
Your State University in Greenwood, SC |
1-888-4-LANDER |
admissions@lander.edu |
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ling, member of the N.C. House
of Representatives from 1976
to 2002.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Nine buildings at the nondenominational Christian school
are included on the National
Register of Historic Places.
DID YOU KNOW?
In addition to Limestone Colleges traditional day program
on the main campus in Gaffney,
Limestone has eight convenient
locations throughout South
Carolina (including in Columbia) that offer evening classes
for working adults, as well as
an online degree program with
more than 18 majors available.
Morris College
morris.edu
Mail applications to: 100 W.
College St., Sumter, SC 29150.
Admissions: 803-934-3225,
admissions@morris.edu.
Financial aid: 803-934-3238,
finaid@morris.edu.
Dorms: Seven residence halls
with a capacity of 834.
Enrollment: 780.
57% Female 43% Male.
ACADEMICS
Average GPA: 2.68.
Majors: 21.
Minors:19.
James B. Blassingame, Baptist E&M Convention of SC
president; S.C. Rep. J. Wayne
George, D-Marion; Bernadette
R. Hampton, SC Education
Association president; John
Hoffman, CEO, YMCA of Sumter; and Barbara R. Jackson,
Morris College National Alumni Association president and
Sumter School District Board
of Trustees.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Morris College is a safe and
beautifully landscaped forty-one acre campus located
near downtown Sumter. The
campus is minutes away from
the Sumter Opera House and
the Swan Lake Iris Gardens.
DID YOU KNOW?
Morris College is a participant
in the Call Me MISTER program in affiliation with Clemson University. Morris College
is the only college in the state
with a free-standing Forensics
Center exclusively devoted to
the study of criminal forensics
on an undergraduate level.
Since 1985, Morris College,
under the auspices of the
University of South Carolina,
has operated an Army ROTC
program. Morris is listed by
affordablecollegesonline.org as
a most affordable small private

college.
Newberry College
newberry.edu
Mail applications to: 2100 College St., Newberry, SC 29108.
newberry.edu; 803-321-5127 or
800-845-4955.
Room/board: $9,550/year.
Financial aid: admissions@
newberry.edu; 803-321-5127 or
800-845-4955.
Enrollment: 1,097.
47% Female 53% Male 34%
Students of color.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 20.
3.32.
28 majors, 58 minors and areas
of concentration.

Brig. Gen. Janice Haigler, U.S.
Army ; John Smith, winningest
high school basketball coach in
South Carolina history; 1st high
school coach inducted into the
SC Athletic Hall of Fame; Mark
Hammond, Secretary of State
State of South Carolina.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Newberry College Tuition
Promise guarantees students
that their tuition wont increase
during the four years theyre
in school making it easier for
families to plan.
Newberry College was ranked
on three lists in the 2015 U.S.
News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: Best Colleges
in the South (33rd); Colleges
in the South with the Least
Student Debt (5th); The Souths
Best Colleges for Veterans
(11th).
One of 47 Up and Coming

Universities to Watch in the Nation
U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

National Recognition for AU Students
Business
AU Enactus (formerly Students In Free Enterprise) teamwas the national champion of the 2009, 2010,
and 2011, Sams Club Environmental Sustainability Challenge
Winner of the 2012 Fifth Federal Reserve Bank Districts Share theWealthvideo competition
Visual Arts/Graphic Design
AU was the only university in the nation to have two students win a gold ADDY at the 2014,
2012 and 2009 National ADDY awards
2010 AIGA Flux National Competition Best in Show
2010 Best in Show National ADDY Award
Athletics
2012 Capital One NCAA Div. II All-America Award (one of only four awards nationally)
AU Center for Cancer Research

Georgia Harpe won the 2013 South Carolina Academy of Science OutstandingUndergraduate Research
Award for her research on Antiproliferative Activity of Raspberries on Two Human Breast Cancer Cell Lines
Mobile Learning Initiative
All incoming freshmen receive the latest iPad

which will be used in specially designed courses.
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black, 3% Hispanic, 77% white,
2% other minority, less than 1%
international, 8% unknown.
North Greenville
University
ngu.edu
1892, Tigerville, SC 296881802.
Admissions: admissions@ngu.
edu; 864-977-7001 or 800-4686642; 864-977-7177 (fax).
year.
864-977-7342 (fax).
Dorms: More than three-quarters of North Greenville students live in university residence halls.
Enrollment: 2,581, including
undergraduate, graduate and
online students. less than 1%
American Indian/Alaska native,
less than 1% Asian/Pacific
islander, 7% African-American/
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 24.
majors include accounting,
biology, broadcast media, business administration, Christian
studies, education and print
media.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
The campus is located in the
foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains in a pastoral setting
that is quiet and serene, yet
close to the exciting Greenville
metropolitan area.
DID YOU KNOW?
North Greenville ranked No.
1 in U.S. News and World Reports rankings of the most ef-
ficient schools among Regional

Colleges in the South, which
compares spending on educational programs to educational
quality, as determined by the
Best Colleges rankings.
Presbyterian College
www.presby.edu
Mail applications to: 503 S.
Broad St., Clinton, SC 29325.
Admissions: Brian Fortman:
admissions@presby.edu; 800960-7583 or 864-833-2820.
$44,172/year.
Financial aid: Linda McAnnally: lmcannally@presby.edu;
864-833-8287.
Dorms: Presbyterian is a residential campus that guarantees
requisite room accommodations on campus.
Enrollment: 1,146.
discover your best self
Art
Fine Arts, Graphic
Design, Photography
Art Education
Biology
Ecology, Molecular,
Pre-Med
Biology Education
Business
Administration
Management,
Marketing,
Sport Mgmt.
Chemistry
Chemistry Education
Communication
Computer Science
Criminology
Dance
Dance Education,
Performance/
Choreography,
Dance/Movement
Therapies
Early Childhood
Education
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English
Professional
Writing
English Education
General Education
Learn more
or schedule a
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Mathematics
Education
Medical Technology
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Musical Theater, Piano,
Voice
Music Education
Physical Education
& Sport Studies
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Physical Fitness
Programming,
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Social Studies
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Criminology
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45% men, 55% women. 0%

2% Asian, 12% African-American/black, 2% Hispanic, 0%
native Hawaiian/Pacific islander, 81% white, 2% two or more
races, 1% international, 0%
ACADEMICS
Required tests: Presbyterian is
a test-optional school for students with a high school GPA
of 3.25 or higher.
30 majors and minors. Popular
majors include business administration, biology, psychology, English, history, political
science and education.
Jim Samples, president of international for Scripps Network
Interactive; Ashley McCollum,
chief of staff at BuzzFeed;
Justin Bethel, cornerback for
the Arizona Cardinals and

two-time Pro Bowl player; Ted
Pitts, president and CEO of S.C.
Chamber of Commerce; Mike
Lefever, president and CEO of
S.C. Independent Colleges and
Universities.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
The 240-acre campus is lined
with tall oak trees and beautiful
Georgian-style architecture.
With 98 percent of students
residing on campus, the college
is designed to have anything a
student would need. Clinton is
conveniently located between
Greenville, Spartanburg and
Columbia.
DID YOU KNOW?
Presbyterian is consistently
recognized for the value of
its educational experience
ranked No. 1 in value in Money
magazine. Whether exploring
the world through study-abroad
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programs, getting job-related
experience through internships, or diving into your own
research, Presbyterian students
experience learning beyond the
walls of the classroom.
education, Christian ministries,

missions, Christian counseling,
elementary education and leadership and ethics; associates
degrees; and one-year Bible
certificates.
Southern Methodist
College
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Edisto Memorial Gardens are
within walking distance, and
Lake Marion and Santee State
Park are just 30 miles away.
smcollege.edu
541 Broughton St., Orangeburg, SC 29115
Admissions: jcourson@
smcollege.edu; 803-534-7826;
803-534-7827 (fax).
year.
ACADEMICS
3.52.
Bachelors degrees in Bible
with specializations in pastoral
Southern Wesleyan
University
swu.edu
Mail applications to: 907 Wesleyan Drive, Central, SC 29630.
Columbia Adult Education Center 1021 Pinnacle Point, Suite
120, Columbia, SC 29223.
Tuition: $23,020/year, tradi-
tional programs. $1,400/course,

adult undergraduate and graduate education courses. $1,800/
course, graduate business
courses.
Enrollment: 1,753.
39% men, 61% women. 0.5%
Hispanic, 60% white, 1.5%
international, 6.5% unknown/
unreported.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 19.8.
3.61.
Popular majors include business administration, biology,
education, criminal justice and
media communication.
Dan Seaborn, marriage
counselor and public speaker

who founded the Winning at
Home ministry; Lindsey Torgerson, Team USA Duathlon
medalist; Robert Black, church
historian and published author.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
The Christ-centered, student-focused campus has a
new coffee shop and outdoor
recreation areas, including an
ENO hammock park.
Spartanburg
Methodist College
smcsc.edu
Powell Mill Road, Spartanburg,
SC 29301.
Admissions: admiss@smcsc.
edu; 864-587-4213; 864-6994634 (fax).
Financial aid: Kendra Strange:
strangek@smcsc.edu; 864-5874298.
Enrollment: 793.
56% men, 44% women. 0.5%
Asian/Pacific islander, 31.1%
Hispanic, 59.4% white/non-Hispanic, 2% two or more races,
0.8% international.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 18.4.
3.42.
6 associate degree programs:
Associate in Arts, Associate in
Business, Associate in Criminal Justice, Associate in Fine
Arts and Associate in Religious
Studies.
Fletcher Thompson, former as-
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REGISTER NOW FOR

FALL CLASSES.
Visit www.uscupstate.edu/admissions
or call (864) 503-5246 or (800) 277-8727.
University of South Carolina Upstate
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sistant director of the FBI who
helped investigate President
John F. Kennedys assassination; Reggie Sanders, former
MLB right-fielder; Mookie Wilson, former MLB outfielder and
New York Mets Hall of Famer;
Orlando Hudson, former MLB
second-baseman.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Spartanburg Methodist is the
only private two-year residential college in the state, focusing on the first two years of
college to help students map
out their futures.
DID YOU KNOW?
South Carolina high school
graduates with a GPA of 3.0 or
higher earn full-tuition scholarships.
Voorhees College
voorhees.edu
678, Denmark, SC 29042.
voorhees.edu; 866-685-9904 or
803-780-1030.
year.
Financial aid: 803-780-1150 or
803-780-1151.
Enrollment: 600.
ACADEMICS
11 majors, five minors.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Nestled in the Midlands,
Voorhees is located 1.5 miles
from Denmark on a well-landscaped 342-acre campus. The
closest metropolitan neighbor
is Columbia, about 50 miles
north, and the historic seaport
of Charleston is 86 miles east of

campus.
DID YOU KNOW?
Voorhees is the only historically
black college is South Carolina
to offer a major in emergency
management. Voorhees was
also the first historically black
college founded by a woman, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright
Menafee.
Wofford College
wofford.edu
Mail applications to: 429 N.
Church St., Spartanburg, SC
29303.
wofford.edu; 864-597-4130;
864-597-4147 (fax).
Tuition: $38,705.
$49,885.
Financial aid: finaid@wofford.
edu; 864-597-4160; 864-5974149 (fax).

Enrollment: 1,650.
50% men, 50% women. 1%
1% Asian/Pacific islander, 8%
Hispanic, 80% white/non-Hispanic, 3% two or more races,
2% international, 1% race/ethnicity not reported.
ACADEMICS
Average ACT: 26.
3.54.
Popular majors include biology,
Spanish, finance and business
economics.
Jerry Richardson, owner
and founder of the Carolina
Panthers; Wendi Nix, anchor
and reporter for EXPN; Craig

Melvin, anchor and reporter on
NBC News and MSNBC.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Last year marked the 20th that
the Carolina Panthers have
held their summer training
camp at Wofford.
DID YOU KNOW?
Since 2007, more than 2,200
Wofford students have studied
in 70 countries on seven continents.
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TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Aiken Technical
College
atc.edu
Mail applications to: P.O.
Drawer 696, Aiken, SC 29802.
Admissions: starthere@atc.edu;
803-508-7263.
Tuition: $158/credit hour.
Enrollment: 2,400.
ACADEMICS
More than 70 academic concentrations. Popular programs
include nursing, business, engineering and nuclear programs.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Aiken Tech has a vibrant campus community with student
life activities, clubs and student
leadership organizations.
DID YOU KNOW?
Aiken Tech is one of a few
two-year colleges with nuclear
Gibson@arclabs.com 864 2369995 (telephone) 864 236-7666

(fax).
Tuition: Per course
$1,920, Basic Pipe Welding
(120 hours).
$4,000, GMAW/FCAW Welding
(280 hours).
Arclabs.com
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Mail applications to:
hours).
Columbia Location 700
$6,850, Welding (400 hours).
Gracern Road, Columbia, SC
$15,300, Advanced Welding
29210.
(900 hours).
Charleston Location 933
Commerce Circle, Hanahan, SC Financial aid: Nevetta Blocker,
(803) 807-9180, nevetta.block29410.
Piedmont Location 2615 High- er@arclabs.com.
Veterans Administration GI
way 153, Piedmont, SC 29673.
Bill Accepted.
Admissions:
SC Workforce Eligible Training
Columbia Location: Melissa.
Provider WIA (WIOA) VouchSmith@arclabs.com 803 807ers Accepted .
9180 (telephone) 803 807-9182
(fax).
DID YOU KNOW?
Charleston Location: Ashley.
Arclabs is a nationally accredMcadams@arclabs.com 843
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261-0044 (telephone) 843 261school. Arclabs Welding School
0074 (fax).
provides the highest quality of
Piedmont Location: Amber.
programs in radiation protection and quality
systems.
Arclabs Welding
School
hands-on training for students

to gain employment. Arclabs
provides low student to instructor ratio as it is paramount to
providing quality hands on
instruction. There is minimal
classroom time focusing on
in-the-booth hands-on welding
training. Weekly employer visits
to the school to observe students for entry into the welding
field. High completion, graduation and job placement rates
with outstanding average wage
earnings. Welding is the highest
paid skilled trade.
Central Carolina
Technical College
cctech.edu
Campuses in Sumter, Camden,
Bishopville, Manning and Shaw
Air Force Base
Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC
29150.
cctech.edu; 803-778-6605.
Tuition: $165/credit hour, depending on program of study.
Financial aid: finaid@cctech.
edu; 803-778-6605.
Enrollment: 3,963.
33% men, 67% women. 1%
Asian, 44% African-American/
black, 2% Hispanic/Latino,
49% white, 1% multiracial, 3%
unknown.
ACADEMICS
Required tests: Compass Test
determines placement.
Popular programs include
computer technology, nursing,
natural resources management,
criminal justice technology, and
machining and CNC technology.
Floyd Keels, president and CEO
of Santee Electric Cooperative;
Rodney Levy, IT specialist with
the Federal Communications
ARCLABS ACCREDITATIONS
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Licensed by the SC and VA Commission on
Higher Education (SC CHE, SCHEV)
Veterans Approved Locations
NCCER Accredited Training Facilities
ARCLABS ADVANTAGES
COLUMBIA CAMPUS
700 Gracern Road
Columbia, SC 29210
803-807-9180
2615 Highway 153 Piedmont, SC 29673

864-236-9995
933 Commerce Circle Hanahan, SC 29410
843-261-0044
www.arclabs.com
Fast, Hands-On Training

Job Placement Assistance
Seasoned CWI/CWE Instructors on Staff
Low Student to Instructor Ratio
Welder Training and Testing for Employment
Day and Night Classes Offered Frequently
Specialized Training
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Enroll today for summer courses

and fall programs.
Now offering a
Master of Education
in Curriculum and Instruction ONLINE.
Call 803-535-5658
Visit www.claflin.edu/cuonline!
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Commission; Josh Arrants,
board member of the S.C. Wildlife Federation.
DID YOU KNOW?
Both 2013 and 2014 South Carolina Governors Professor of
the Year (for two-year colleges)
recipients were Central Carolina Technical College instructors Josh Castleberry and
Chris Hall, respectively.
Denmark Technical
College
www.denmarktech.edu
Solomon Blatt Blvd., Denmark,
SC 29042.
Enrollment: 1,838.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Engineering Technology
Center houses robots for the
electromechanical engineering
curriculum.
Florence-Darlington
Technical College
fdtc.edu
Mail applications to: 2715 W.
Lucas St., Florence, SC 29501.
Admissions: 843-661-8289; 843661-8041 (fax).
Tuition: $3,190.
803-661-8041 (fax).
Enrollment: 6,012.
Greenville Technical
College
www.gvltec.edu
Campuses in Greenville, Simpsonville and Taylors.
5616, Greenville, SC 29606.
www.gvltec.edu/apply.
Tuition: $2,221/semester for
out-of-county residents taking

12 credit hours.
Fees: Included in tuition.
Financial aid: www.gvltec.edu/
financial_aid.
Dorms: House 428 students.
Enrollment: 13,457.
42% men, 58% women. 22.8%
Hispanic, 61.2% white, 2.1%
two or more races, 7.1% all
others.
ACADEMICS
SAT critical reading: 480 or
above.
SAT math: 480 or above.
ACT: 19 or above.
OR Greenville Techs placement
tests.
100 majors. Popular programs
include university transfer, visual arts, culinary arts, mechatronics and paralegal.
Dr. Daniel Dreisbach, First
Amendment law scholar and
the only Rhodes Scholar to

come through the S.C. Technical College system.
Horry Georgetown
Technical College
www.hgtc.edu
(live chat available)
Campuses in Conway, Georgetown and Myrtle Beach.
261966, Conway, SC 29528.
South Carolina residents
outside Horry and Georgetown
counties.
Financial aid: Susan Thompson 843-349-7818.
Enrollment: about 8,000.
36% men, 64% women.
ACADEMICS
Required tests: Compass Test
determines placement.
95 majors. Popular concentra-
Furman University | 3300 Poinsett Highway | Greenville, SC 29613 | furman.edu
tions include forestry, nursing,

golf and sports turf, engineering technology and physical
therapy assistant.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach operates
as part of HGTC. Chef Joseph
Bonaparte, a leader in the farmto-table movement, directs the
culinary arts program. A $15
million culinary center is expected to be under construction
this fall. Many buildings have
state-of-the-art technology,
such as a hospital for medical
programs and a manufacturing
facility for industrial programs.
DID YOU KNOW?
Horry Georgetown has the
nations only two-year degree
in forestry.
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TOP FEDERAL RATING

District Five earn an A
rating on the most recent
federal accountability report.
#1 COLLEGE READINESS
ranked District Five number
one in the state for preparing
its students for college.
PALMETTO AWARDS
District Five schools earned
Palmetto Gold and Silver
awards for high academic
performance and closing the
achievement gap.
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Pursuing Excellence for Tomorrows Challenges!

Lexington-Richland School District Five continues to achieve and strive for
excellence in academics, the arts, athletics and community service. From
top federal and state ratings to state championships, our
achievements are the result of the combined efforts of school
leaders, engaged parents and exceptional students. Together,
we are pursuing excellence for tomorrows challenges!
ACADEMICS | ATHLETICS | ARTS | LEADERSHIP | COMMUNITY SERVICE
CHOICE PROGRAMS
District Five has several
magnet programs and many
of its schools are open to
choice.
TOP SCHOLARSHIPS
District Fives most recent
high school graduates were
offered nearly $120 million in
college scholarships.
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We Promise!
The Newberry College Tuition Promise guarantees students their

tuition wont increase for the four years theyre in school, so they
can focus on getting a great liberal arts education.
Newberry College recognized as one of eight

private colleges worth the time and money in
Is College Worth It?
BY FORMER U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION WILLIAM J. BENNETT
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FOCUS ON STUDENTS
Students get personal attention they
need to thrive academically.
COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS
17 NCAA D-II mens and womens sports;
cheerleading and dance.
GENEROUS FINANCIAL AID

Nearly all students receive some form
of financial assistance.
IDEAL LOCATION
Beautiful 90 acre campus in historic
Newberry, South Carolina offers
small-town safety with big-city
convenience nearby.
FIRST CLASS ACADEMICS

Career-focused liberal arts core develops
the whole student.
www.newberry.edu
803.321.5127
in-state tuition for south Carolina

residents in beautiful savannah, ga!
Armstrong State University in Savannah, Georgia,
is proud to offer in-state tuition for residents of
South Carolina, starting in Fall 2015.
Enjoy major savings on acclaimed programs in our
colleges of Health Professions, Science & Technology,
Liberal Arts and Education.
100+ degrees and programs to choose from.

Discover small classes and big opportunities in Americas most beautiful city!
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
For more information and to apply, go to:
armstrong.edu/in-state-tuition
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Summer Programs
Hammond offers a broad array of summer programs designed for every age and interest. Whether youre seeking a full-day camp
or looking for supplemental academics, an athletic workshop, or want to try your hand at an art class, weve got something for
everyone.
Our programs are available to students ages three years-old through adult. If youre a Hammond student, or simply interested in
spending some time with us this summer, we invite you to apply.
For more information on our Summer Programs, visit our website at hammondschool.org,
or contact Kevin White, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at 8036958624.
HAMMOND School 854 Galway Lane Columbia, SC 29209 803.776.0295 hammondschool.org
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Midlands Technical
College
midlandstech.edu
Campuses in Columbia, West
Columbia, Batesburg-Leesville,
Winnsboro, Irmo and Fort
Jackson.
2408, Columbia, SC 29202.
Admissions: admissions@midlandstech.edu; 803-738-7839.
Tuition: $153/credit hour for
in-county residents.
Financial aid: asksfs@midlandstech.edu; 803-738-7792.
Enrollment: 18,000 annually.
41% men, 59% women. 1%
2% Asian, 36% African-American/black, 0% native Hawaiian/
Pacific islander, 3% Hispanic,
53% white/non-Hispanic, 2%
two or more races, 3% race/ethnicity not reported.
ACADEMICS
More than 100 degrees, diplomas and certificates. Popular
programs include engineering
technology, nursing, industrial
technology, business and public
service.
Beth Carrigg, Lexington County
Clerk of Court; Dr. Ronald L.
Rhames, Midlands Technical
College president.
DID YOU KNOW?
There are plenty of ways for
students who want the full college experience to get involved
at Midlands Tech, which has
more than 30 student clubs and
organizations.
Northeastern Technical
College
netc.edu
Campuses in Pageland, Cheraw,
Bennettsville and Dillon.
Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw,
SC 29520.
843-921-6933; 843-537-6148
(fax).
Tuition: $1,704/semester, full-
time students. $142/credit hour,

part-time students.
Enrollment: 4,067. 2% American Indian/Alaska native, 3%
black/non-Hispanic, 3% Hispanic, 45% white/non-Hispanic, 2%
ACADEMICS
21 associate degrees, 27 certificates, four diploma pathways to
a future.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Chesterfield, Marlboro and
Dillon counties are beautiful,
historic areas, offering easy
access to outdoor recreation,
entertainment and cultural
events without the hassle of
big-city life.
Orangeburg-Calhoun
Technical College
octech.edu
Mail applications to: 3250 St.
Matthews Road Northeast,
Orangeburg, SC 29118.
Admissions: askme@octech.
edu; 803-535-1234.
residents of Calhoun and Orangeburg counties; $2,388/semester for other South Carolina
residents.
Financial aid: finaid@octech.
edu; 803-535-1224.
Enrollment: 3,060.
38% men, 62% women. 52%
white/non-Hispanic, 5% other.
ACADEMICS
90 degree, diploma and certificate programs. Popular concentrations include health care,
computer technology, business,
education, industrial electronics
and university transfer.
DID YOU KNOW?
OC Tech has an exceptional
record of preparing students
for successful and rewarding
careers, boasting a 92 percent
job-placement rate.
Piedmont Technical
College
ptc.edu
Campuses in Greenwood,
Abbeville, Edgefield, Clinton,
McCormick, Newberry, Saluda
and Laurens.
1467, Greenwood, SC 29648.
Admissions: 864-941-8365; 864941-8466 (fax).
Tuition: $150-163/credit hour.
864-941-8599 (fax).
Enrollment: 6,521. 0% American Indian/Alaska native, 1%
Asian, 39% African-American/
black, 1% Hispanic, 0% native
Hawaiian/Pacific islander, 57%
white/not of Hispanic origin,
1% other.
Spartanburg
Community College
Admissions: admissions@tcl.
edu; 843-525-8211.
Tuition: about $900/semester
with S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance.
Financial aid: financialaid@tcl.
edu; 843-470-5961.
Enrollment: 2,529.
31% men, 69% women. 47%
minority.
ACADEMICS
Certificates, diplomas and associate degrees offered in college
transfer, computer technology,
industrial electronics, health
sciences, civil engineering
technology, general business,
cosmetology, building construction and continuing education.
Tri-County Technical
College
sccsc.edu
4386, Spartanburg, SC 29305.
sccsc.edu; 866-891-3700 or 864592-4800; 864-592-4564 (fax).
Tuition: $2,475/semester, South
Carolina residents outside
Spartanburg, Cherokee and
Union counties.
Enrollment: 5,864.
tctc.edu
Campuses in Pendleton, Anderson, Easley and Seneca.
584, Pendleton, SC 29670.
Admissions: info@tctc.edu;
864-646-TCTC; 864-646-8361
(fax).
Tuition: $4,872/year for South
Carolina residents outside
Anderson, Oconee and Pickens
counties.
Financial aid: finaid@tctc.edu;
864-646-1650.
Enrollment: 6,553.
ACADEMICS
Popular majors include computer technology, horticulture,
culinary arts, nursing, surgical technology and university
transfer.
ACADEMICS
majors include university transfer, nursing, computer information systems, mechatronics and
criminal justice.
DID YOU KNOW?

Spartanburg Community College is the only college in the
state to offer American Sign
Language interpreter training.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
The Bridge to Clemson program lets freshmen blend
the academic experience at
Tri-County Tech with the social
experience at Clemson.
Technical College of
the Lowcountry
tcl.edu
Campuses in Beaufort, Bluffton
and Varnville.
921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC
29902.
DID YOU KNOW?

Tri-County Tech offers the
Connect to College program, a
second-chance opportunity for
students who have not completed high school.
Trident Technical
College
tridenttech.edu
Campuses in North Charleston,
Moncks Corner, Charleston and
Mount Pleasant.
118067, AM-M, Charleston, SC
29423-8067.
Admissions: admissions@tridenttech.edu; 843-574-6558.
Tuition: $2,170.08/semester for
12-15 hours for South Carolina
residents outside service area.
Add $180.84/credit hour for
more than 15 hours.
Financial aid: financial.aid@
tridenttech.edu; 843-574-6110.
Enrollment: 16,136.
38% men, 62% women. 0.6%
native, 1.75% Asian, 30.47%
Hispanic, 0.29% native Hawaiian/Pacific islander, 58.09%
white, 2.32% two or more races,
1.93% international, 1.82% race/
ethnicity not reported.
ACADEMICS
include university transfer
programs, nursing, computer
technology, business and culinary arts.
Tom Crawford, weathercaster
on ABC News 4 in Charleston;
S.C. Rep. Joe Daning, R-Berkeley; Allison Smith, co-owner
and pastry chef at Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts in Charleston.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Spa 66 at Palmer Campus
offers customized facial
treatments, waxing, airbrush
tanning, manicures, pedicures,
massages and more at a great
value.
DID YOU KNOW?
Because research shows that
students are more successful in
shorter terms, Trident moved
almost exclusively to seven-week classes in fall 2014.
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Williamsburg Technical
College
Art Institute of
Charleston
www.wiltech.edu
Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.,
Kingstree, SC 29556.
wiltech.edu; 843-355-4165.
Tuition + fees: $1,938/semester, full-time students who live
in South Carolina but outside
Williamsburg County. $161.54/
credit hour, part-time students
who live in South Carolina but
outside Williamsburg County.
Financial aid: boosj@wiltech.
edu; 843-355-4166.
Enrollment: 717.
30% men, 70% women. 70%
Hispanic/Latino, 28% white, 1%
unknown/unreported.
new.artinstitutes.edu/Charleston
24 N. Market St., Charleston
Enrollment: 643.
Brown Mackie College
www.brownmackie.edu
Two Liberty Square, 75 Beattie
Place, Suite 100, Greenville, SC
29601-2155.
Enrollment: 845.
Centura College
centuracollege.edu
7500 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223.
8084 Rivers Ave., North
Charleston, SC 29406-9235
Enrollment at all S.C. campuses: 107
ACADEMICS
Six associate degree programs,
two diploma programs, 19 certificate programs. Popular majors include practical nursing,
criminal justice, cosmetology,
early child care and welding.
DID YOU KNOW?
Williamsburg Tech began offering online courses this spring.
York Technical College

yorktech.edu
Mail applications to: 452 S.
Anderson Road, Rock Hill, SC
29730.
Admissions: aldridge@yorktech.edu; 800-922-8324.
Tuition: $4,493/year for South
Carolina residents outside York
County.
Financial aid: afowler@yorktech.edu; 803-327-8005.
Enrollment: 5,030.
ACADEMICS
Popular majors include university transfer, computer technology, digital design, criminal
justice, network administration
and engineering graphics technology.
ACADEMICS
Popular programs include medical assistant, medical billing
and coding, HVAC, and building maintenance and repair.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Hands-on learning and large
labs prepare students for employment.
ECPI University
ecpi.edu
Columbia Campus: 250 Berryhill Road #300, Columbia, SC
29210, 844-611-0668, 803-6104111.
Greenville Campus: 1001 Keys
Drive #100, Greenville, SC
29615, 844-611-0627, 864-4385018.
Charleston Campus: 7410
Northside Drive #100, N.
Charleston, SC 29420, 844-6110642, 843-606-5902.
Tuition + fees: $6,420. - $8,560/
semester.
Enrollment: Columbia: 188,
Greenville: 322, Charleston:
341.
44% men, 56% women.
42% black/African-American.
44% white/non-Hispanic.
8% Hispanic.
4% Asian/Pacific islander.
ACADEMICS
Associate and Bachelors degrees.
DID YOU KNOW?
Since it was founded in 1966,
ECPI University has demonstrated a commitment to
forward-thinking, market-based
curriculum, being among the
first to offer classes in the
growing field of computer
programming. From that point
forward, ECPI University has
pursued a path of sustained academic innovation based on addressing the needs of students
and employers while playing a
key role in the mid-Atlantics
economic development. ECPI
Universitys fields of study
include Technology, Health
Science, Business, Criminal
Justice, and the Culinary Arts.
ECPI University has been
ranked in the top 3 for Best for
Vets by Military Times for the
past four years (Online and
Nontraditional Schools).
Forrest College
forrestcollege.edu
601 E. River St., Anderson, SC
29624-2405.
Enrollment: 135.
Fortis College
columbia.fortis.edu
246 Stoneridge Drive, Suite
101, Columbia, SC 29210-8000.
Enrollment: 543.
Golf Academy of America
www.golfacademy.edu
3268 Waccamaw Blvd., Myrtle
Beach 29579-9451.
Enrollment: 299.
ITT Technical Institute
www.itt-tech.edu
1628 Browning Road, Suite 180,
Columbia, SC 29210.
6 Independence Pointe, Greenville, SC 29615.
9654 N. Kings Highway, Suite
101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.
2431 W. Aviation Ave., North

Charleston, SC 29406.
Tuition: $18,048/year for fulltime students.
ACADEMICS
Associate, bachelor and online
MBA programs offered in information technology, electronics,
drafting and design, and business. Popular programs include
network systems administration, software development,
information systems and cybersecurity, electrical engineering
technology, drafting and design
technology, and project management.
DID YOU KNOW?
Curriculum is developed with
industry feedback from local
and national employer program
advisory committees.
Miller-Motte Technical
College
miller-motte.edu
2451 U.S. 501 East, Conway, SC
29528.
South University
southuniversity.edu
Mail applications to: 9 Science
Court, Columbia, SC 29203.
ACADEMICS
4 associate programs, 11
bachelors programs, 11 masters programs and 2 doctoral
programs.
Strayer University
200 Center Point Circle, #300,
Columbia, SC 29210.
5010 Wetland Crossing, North
555 N. Pleasantburg Drive,
Suite 300, Greenville, SC 29607.
University of Phoenix
phoenix.edu
Pinnacle Point Drive, Columbia,
SC 29223.
Virginia College
vc.edu
7201 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223.
78 Global Drive, Greenville, SC
29607.
8150 Warren H. Abernathy
Highway, Spartanburg, SC
29301.
Webster University
Columbia Metro
Campus
webster.edu/columbia
Mail applications to: 100 Gateway Corporate Blvd., Columbia,

SC 29203.
Admissions: Melanie Hamm,
melaniehamm91@webster.edu,
803-699-0900 ext. 3344.
Financial aid: Lucretia White,
lucretiawhite27@webster.edu.
Tuition: Undergrad and graduate tuition rates are different
and dependent on your status.
There are discounted rates for
active duty military and first
responders. Online courses are
a higher tuition rate.
Enrollment: 550
15% men, 85% women, 90%
black/African-American.
ACADEMICS
One Undergraduate completion program in Management.
6 Graduate programs which
include: Counseling, MBA,
Management and Leadership,
Human Resource Management,
Human Resource Development,
Health Administration.
Webster University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission which is a commission of the North Central
Association.
DID YOU KNOW?
Webster is located on four
continents and in 60 cities. It
has more than 160,000 alumni
worldwide.
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INSTITUTIONS OFFERING SPECIALIZED DEGREES

Charleston School
of Law
charlestonlaw.edu
535, Charleston, SC 29402.
Admissions: info@charlestonlaw.edu; 843-377-2143.
Enrollment: 542.
ACADEMICS
Required tests: LSAT.
Required degree: Bachelors.
Christ Central Institute

www.ccins.org
387, Wagener, SC 29164.
Tuition: All students accepted
receive full scholarships.
Dorms: Capacity of 50..
Enrollment: 24.
ACADEMICS
Two-year degree, community
missions. One-year certificate,
Bible.
Edward Via College of

Osteopathic Medicine
vcom.edu
350 Howard St., Spartanburg,
SC 29303
Enrollment: 648.
48% men, 52% women. 1%
American Indian, 12% Asian,
6% African-American/black, 6%
Pacific islander, 73% white.
ACADEMICS
Required tests: MCAT.
Average scores: 26.
Average undergraduate science
GPA: 3.5.
Average overall undergraduate
GPA: 3.6.
Degree offered is Doctorate of
Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).
Lenoir-Rhyne
University: Center for
Graduate Studies
of Columbia
columbia.lr.edu
Main St., Price House, Columbia, SC 29203.
Admissions: kohl.friery@lr.edu,
803-461-3296.
Tuition: $500/credit hour.
Financial aid: bria.rearden@
lr.edu, 803-461-3296.
Dorms: Yes.
Enrollment: 104.
ACADEMICS
Required standardized tests:
Traditional admission, scores
vary by program. Career-track
admission, none.
Required undergrad GPA: 2.7.
Required degree: Any bachelors.
Degrees include Master of Arts
in Human Services and Master
of Arts in Counseling.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
The renovated space for
masters students includes a
24-hour study area.
Lutheran Theological
Southern Seminary
ltss.lr.edu
Main St., Columbia, SC 29203.
Admissions: admissions_columbia@lr.edu; 803-461-3238.
Enrollment: 104.
ACADEMICS
Required undergrad GPA: 2.5.
Required degree: Any bachelors.
Master of Divinity, Master
of Arts in Christian Ministry,
Master of Arts in Religion and
Master of Sacred Theology.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Seminarians have prepared for
ministry at LTSS since 1911.
Medical University of
South Carolina
musc.edu
Mail applications to: 45 Courtenay Drive, Charleston, SC
29425-2030.
Tuition: Varies by program. See
academicdepartments.musc.
edu/esl/em/records/fees.html.
Financial aid: finaid@musc.
edu; 843-792-2536.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Charleston is one of the most
highly recognized cities for
tourism, find dining, historical
attractions and recreational
activities on and off the water.
Sherman College of
Chiropractic
www.sherman.edu
1452, Spartanburg, SC 29304.
sherman.edu; 800-849-8771,
ext. 200.
Enrollment: 353.
56% men, 44% women. 1%
2% Asian/Pacific islander, 5%
Hispanic, 72% white, 3% two or
more races, 3% international,
4% race/ethnicity not reported.
ACADEMICS
Doctor of Chiropractic program.
A NICE PLACE TO
CALL HOME:
Spartanburg is a college town,
with seven colleges and the
highest per-capital college
student population of any major
city in the state.
DID YOU KNOW?
Sherman is one of just 18 chiropractic colleges in the U.S. and
the only one in the Carolinas.
WWW.THESTATE.COM
KILLIAN
E L E M E N TA R Y
SCHOOL
Contact: Nancy Diggs

2621 Clemson Road,
Columbia SC 29229
803.699.2981
www.richland2.org/ke
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WESTWOOD
Contact: Joseph Eberlin

1160 Longreen Parkway,
Columbia, SC 29229
803.691.4870 ext. 31520
www.richland2.org/lm
Contact: Dr. Cheryl Guy

180 Turkey Farm Road,
Blythewood, SC 29016
803.691.4049
www.richland2.org/wh
www.redhawktv.org
MIDDLE
SCHOOL
LEAP, Longleaf Engineering & Arts

Program is the new schoolwide magnet.
LEAP brings an innovative curriculum
to students through enhanced labs
in science, emerging technology,
expanded arts options, collaborative
projects across academic disciplines,
and an engineering mindset to problemsolving. Longleaf offers expanded arts
electives, including drama, dance,
musical keyboarding, and graphic arts,
as well as band, chorus, orchestra,
and visual arts.
ASK KILLIAN ABOUT
AVID
Project-based Learning
Blended Learning
Paxton Patterson
LEGO League
Google Club
Art Club
Schedule a school tour today!
LONGLEAF
STEAM is similar to traditional Science,

Technology, Engineering and Math
(STEM) programs, but places art and
creativity at the center of STEM. The
STEAM Leaders Academy builds on
the STEM program that was already in
place at Killian. Additionally, Killian has
adopted the Leader in Me whole school
transformational model that has proven to
help produce higher levels of academic
achievement, fewer discipline problems,
and increased engagement among
students, teachers, and parents.
AVID
Professional Development Schools
USC
1:1
LEGO Robotics
Engineering is Elementary
Drums
Strings
Graphic Arts
Focus Math
Intensive Instruction
ASK LONGLEAF ABOUT
Longleaf Fun Fact

LEAP is not only the Longleaf Engineering and
Arts Program; its also the term for a group of
leopards, our school mascot.
www.richland2.org School Choice and Magnet program applications go online this winter.
HIGH
SCHOOL
The Institute of Research, Engagement, and

Design (iRED) is a whole-school magnet
where all students engage in designbased learning and research focused
science, technology, engineering, arts, and
mathematics. Students are not restricted to
a specific set of courses, instead, they are
encouraged to explore career opportunities
through varied coursework in areas of interest.
ASK WESTWOOD ABOUT

RESEARCH
SOAR Academy
AVID
Career and Technology Education
Career and Technical Organizations
ENGAGEMENT
Convergence Media
Fine Arts
Westwood Serves
Student Government
Athletics
DESIGN
Studio D
Fire Management
Health Sciences
Funded by MSAP grant through the USDOE.
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FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015
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Coastal Carolina University...

offers 67 major fields of
study, eight graduate
degrees and one doctoral
program
offers online courses
has more than 9,900
students
is located only 10 miles
west of Myrtle Beach
Top of
Your Class?
CCUs Top 10 Guarantee offers
guaranteed admission to all S.C.
high school students who graduate
in the top 10 percent of their class.
coastal.edu/5KAward
P.O. Box 261954 Conway, SC 800.277.7000 COASTAL.EDU
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