Best South Carolina Liberal Arts Colleges
Furman University ranked first and Wofford College ranked second in 2025 Liberal Arts Colleges rankings in South Carolina. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 3 Liberal Arts Colleges in South Carolina. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 3 Liberal Arts Colleges in South Carolina is $59,770.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of the top 3 Liberal Arts Colleges in South Carolina is $14,796.
- The average SAT score is 1,340 and the average acceptance rate is 42.95%.
- The average number of students is 2,554 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 79.00% and the transfer-out rate is 19.00%.
Best South Carolina Liberal Arts Colleges Comparison Table
The following table shows Best South Carolina Liberal Arts Colleges. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $59,770 | $14,796 | 1,340 | 43% | 2,554 | 79% | 10 to 1 |
| 2 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $56,005 | - | 1,277 | 52% | 1,817 | 84% | 12 to 1 |
| 3 | Allen University Columbia, SC | $14,304 | $9,800 | - | 73% | 610 | 13% | 12 to 1 |
| Average | $59,770 | $14,796 | 1,340 | 43% | 2,554 | 79% | 10 to 1 |
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