Best Richland County Community Colleges (2021-22)

For the 2021-22 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 1,043 students in Richland County, South Carolina.
The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 67% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.

Top Ranked Richland County Community Colleges (2021-22)

  • College Location Students
  • Centura College-Columbia
    Private for-profit
    131 Berkshire Dr.
    Columbia, SC 29223
    (803) 754-7544
    60 students
  • South University, Columbia
    Public
    9 Science Court
    Columbia, SC 29203
    (803) 799-9082
    983 students
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