Our town is a great place for students. Columbia is home to the University of South Carolina (USC). We also have many private colleges and universities. We have provided a list of a few of the schools in the Greater Columbia area.
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University of South Carolina
Chartered in 1901, the University still remains on its original site in Columbia, the state capital. The campus has grown from one building on the historic Horseshoe to 156 facilities on 351 acres. USC Columbia offers more than 350 undergraduate and graduate courses of study. Programs range from liberal arts and sciences to business, law, medicine, and other professional studies.
For more information call 803.777.7000. Or visit http://www.sc.edu/ |
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Columbia College
Founded in 1854, Columbia College is the eleventh oldest women's college in the country and one of the top liberal arts colleges for women in the South. The College is a private, liberal arts, women's college with a co-educational Evening College and Graduate School. Approximately 1500 undergraduate and graduate students attend each year. More than 40 majors and a premedical program are offered as well as graduate programs.
For more information call 800.277.1301. Or visit http://www.columbiacollegesc.edu/ |
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Midlands Technical College
Midlands Technical College (MTC) offers more than 90 degrees, diplomas and certificate programs of study. MTC's continuing education program is one of the largest of its kind among two-year colleges in the state, serving approximately 30,000 residents each year. MTC offers several locations including its Beltline, Airport, and Harbison Campuses.
For more information call MTC's student information center at 803.738.8324. Or visit http://www.midlandstech.edu |
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Benedict College
Founded in 1870, Benedict College is one of the top African American colleges in the country. Located in the heart of Columbia, the College offers bachelor degree programs in 25 major areas of study.
For more information call 803.253.5000. Or visit http://www.benedict.edu/ |
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Columbia International University
CIU is a dynamic university, seminary, and graduate school that trains Christians for global missions, full-time Christian service, and vocational ministry in a variety of careers. The CIU's 400-acre main campus overlooks the Broad River, and is located only 10 minutes from downtown Columbia. CIU maintains a European campus in Korntal, Germany, and extension locations in Toccoa Falls, Georgia; Budapest, Hungary; and Pawley?s Island, South Carolina.
For more information call 800.777.2227. Or visit http://www.ciu.edu/ |
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