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A small portion of the colleges and universities in the Charleston metro area contribute to the more than 30 in South Carolina. Known for its history and beauty, the port city provides a backdrop for liberal arts, public and private schools, as well as The Citadel, which is known as The Military College of South Carolina. See the list of colleges in the Charleston metro area below.

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Here are the best colleges in Charleston

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    Charleston, SC

    The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is situated just a few miles from downtown Charleston. Students who enroll at The Citadel become members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, so much of student life, from the strict rules to the varsity rifle team, has a military feel.

    The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is situated just a few miles from downtown Charleston. Students who enroll at The Citadel become members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, so much of student life, from the strict rules to the varsity rifle team, has a military feel.

    Tuition and Fees
    $36,614

    (out-of-state)

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $12,570

    (in-state)

    Tuition
    Undergraduate Enrollment
    2,695

    (fall 2022)

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    Charleston, SC

    The College of Charleston is a liberal arts school in South Carolina with a student body population that’s more than 60 percent female. The school’s scenic campus has been featured in films including The Notebook and The Patriot.

    The College of Charleston is a liberal arts school in South Carolina with a student body population that’s more than 60 percent female. The school’s scenic campus has been featured in films including The Notebook and The Patriot.

    Tuition and Fees
    $36,858

    (out-of-state)

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $12,978

    (in-state)

    Tuition
    Undergraduate Enrollment
    9,972

    (fall 2022)

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    Charleston, SC

    Founded in 1964, Charleston Southern University is a private institution. Charleston Southern University offers a Greek system, where 1 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 2% is involved in a fraternity.

    Founded in 1964, Charleston Southern University is a private institution. Charleston Southern University offers a Greek system, where 1 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 2% is involved in a fraternity.

    Tuition and Fees
    $29,990
    Tuition
    Undergraduate Enrollment
    2,836

    (fall 2022)

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  5. Charleston, SC

    Medical University of South Carolina is a public institution.

    Medical University of South Carolina is a public institution.

    Tuition and Fees
    $29,509

    (out-of-state)

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $16,947

    (in-state)

    Tuition
    Undergraduate Enrollment
    334

    (fall 2022)

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