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South Carolina colleges and universities

There are 62 colleges, universities, and technical schools in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinian colleges and universities employ 18,579 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $5 billion.
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Types of colleges and universities in South Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Colleges, universities, and technical schools
 
62
 
$1,677,009,804
Undergraduate colleges
 
33
 
$1,535,107,333
Universities
 
16
 
$76,522,665
Community colleges
 
1
 
$65,003,840
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Colleges and universities by major South Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Greenville, SC
 
17
 
$668,525,927
Columbia, SC
 
14
 
$310,716,607
Spartanburg
 
5
 
$223,944,615
Charleston, SC
 
5
 
$119,234,876
Charlotte, NC
 
4
 
$15,678,488
Myrtle Beach
 
3
 
$27,888
Sumter
 
2
 
$19,846,842
Florence, SC
 
2
 
$36,518,049
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Job trends for South Carolina colleges and universities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
10
1-10
 
2
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
18
1,000+
 
6
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of colleges and universities in South Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
7
$250k to $1M
 
1
$1M to $5M
 
7
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
17
$100M+
 
5
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Furman University, Anderson University (AU), Wofford College, Charleston Southern University, and Bju earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in South Carolina colleges and universities.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 0.1% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in South Carolina colleges and universities with more than $100 million account for 44.2% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of colleges and universities in South Carolina

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Newberry College

Newberry College provides personal attention, challenging academic programs and a close-knit community that welcomes everyone in Newberry, SC.
Revenue
$61.3m
Assets
$79.7m
Employees
634
EIN
57-0314404
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University is a public university located in Charleston, SC. It has an undergraduate population of 3,190 students and a total of 753 full-time professors.
Revenue
$116.1m
Assets
$207.9m
Employees
1,290
EIN
57-0474291
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Claflin University

Claflin University is an independent, four-year, liberal arts university, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, that aspires to create visionary young men and women who possess global perspectives.
Revenue
$90.5m
Assets
$159.6m
Employees
799
EIN
57-0314374
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Converse University

Converse University offers co-ed undergraduate & graduate degrees with a focus on liberal arts, promoting creativity, innovation & transformation.
Revenue
$41.5m
Assets
$174.1m
Employees
691
EIN
57-0314380
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbia College

Columbia College fosters critical thinking, lifelong learning, and social responsibility. It offers student services and auxiliary enterprises for an all-around experience.
Revenue
$35.8m
Assets
$59.6m
Employees
596
EIN
57-0324915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wofford College

Wofford College fosters academic excellence, offering diverse programs and promoting community well-being through civil rights initiatives and substantial financial aid.
Revenue
$138.5m
Assets
$681.0m
Employees
1,202
EIN
57-0314422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic

Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic trains students in vertebral subluxation analysis and adjustment, emphasizing hands-on education and practice for transformative healthcare.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$43.3m
Employees
254
EIN
23-7242844
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Voorhees College

Voorhees College is a higher education institution that provides opportunities for eligible individuals to receive a degree. It operates a variety of auxiliary enterprises, including dormitories, dining services, and a campus store.
Revenue
$38.4m
Assets
$36.6m
Employees
177
EIN
57-0329786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSL)

South Carolina Student Loan (SCSL) is the only statewide non-profit education lender. They provide programs of financial assistance to enable eligible students and parents to pursue and obtain their educational goals.
Revenue
$65.0m
Assets
$941.3m
Employees
37
EIN
57-0602805
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Educational Trust

To enhance the purpose of the University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina School of medicine. It performs its purpose in providing clinical setting for faculty to perform medical services to patients.
Revenue
$40.1m
Assets
$64.8m
Employees
145
EIN
57-0705675
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College is a Christian liberal arts college in Clinton, SC with small classes and a supportive community.
Revenue
$67.9m
Assets
$172.5m
Employees
719
EIN
57-0314408
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC)

Spartanburg Methodist College is South Carolina's only regionally accredited two-year, private, residential college. They offer Associate Degrees in Arts, Science, Criminal Justice, Business, Fine Arts, and Religious Studies.
Revenue
$25.5m
Assets
$57.9m
Employees
342
EIN
57-0314415
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Furman University

Furman University provides a distinctive liberal arts education with a personalized four-year pathway in Greenville, SC.
Revenue
$223.2m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
2,403
EIN
57-0314395
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bju

BJU equips students through a biblical worldview, fostering integrity and leadership within a supportive community, while offering diverse liberal arts education programs.
Revenue
$114.9m
Assets
$106.3m
Employees
2,243
EIN
57-1088101
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anderson University (AU)

Anderson University is a selective private comprehensive university located in Anderson, South Carolina. The university offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in approximately 60 areas of study.
Revenue
$148.4m
Assets
$274.6m
Employees
1,745
EIN
57-0324906
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Greenville University

Affiliated with and committed to the South Carolina Baptist Convention, North Greenville University is a co-educational liberal arts institution that provides opportunities for higher education in a Christian atmosphere.
Revenue
$70.2m
Assets
$121.5m
Employees
999
EIN
57-0314406
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erskine College and Theological Seminary

To equip students to flourish by providing an excellent liberal arts education in a Christ-centered environment where learning and biblical truth are integrated to develop the whole person.
Revenue
$46.6m
Assets
$73.2m
Employees
498
EIN
57-0314390
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbia International University (CIU)

The mission of Columbia International University is to educate people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ.
Revenue
$60.5m
Assets
$104.0m
Employees
1,163
EIN
57-0352247
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coker University

Coker College is a student-focused, private liberal arts college located in Hartsville, South Carolina. Coker combines round table, discussion-based learning with hands-on experiences to encourage active participation in and out of the classroom.
Revenue
$29.4m
Assets
$78.0m
Employees
455
EIN
57-0324916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Benedict College

Benedict College provides high-quality academic, research, and public service programs, with auxiliary enterprises and 10 residence halls for students.
Revenue
$69.7m
Assets
$142.8m
Employees
450
EIN
57-0314365
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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