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21 universities in South Carolina for international students (2026–27)
21 universities in South Carolina are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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21 of 21 universities
| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen University | Columbia | Rolling | $0 | 72.5% | $14,304 |
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston | Rolling | $25 | 96.5% | $32,520 |
| The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina | Charleston | Jul 15, 2027 · RD | $40 | 22.7% | $38,508 |
| Claflin University | Orangeburg | Apr 3, 2027 · RD | $0 | 64.9% | $18,282 |
| Clemson University | Clemson | Oct 15, 2026 · EA | $70 | 38.3% | $40,866 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway | Oct 19, 2026 · ED | $60 | 75.3% | $29,628 |
| Coker University | Hartsville | Rolling | $0 | 94% | $33,416 |
| College of Charleston | Charleston | Nov 2, 2026 · ED | $60 | 60% | $38,296 |
| Columbia College (SC) | Columbia | Rolling | $0 | 93.9% | $22,214 |
| Converse University | Spartanburg | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 67.7% | $25,240 |
| Furman University | Greenville | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 42.9% | $59,770 |
| Lander University | Greenwood | Rolling | $0 | 81.3% | $21,300 |
| Newberry College | Newberry | Rolling | $0 | 89.8% | $31,100 |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 68.4% | $44,910 |
| South Carolina State University | Orangeburg | Rolling | $0 | 82.6% | $21,750 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | Spartanburg | Rolling | $0 | 78.2% | $20,650 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | Aiken | Jul 15, 2027 · RD | $100 | 78.5% | $21,218 |
| University of South Carolina Columbia | Columbia | Oct 15, 2026 · EA | $100 | 60.2% | $35,972 |
| University of South Carolina Upstate | Spartanburg | Rolling | $100 | 67.3% | $23,090 |
| Winthrop University | Rock Hill | Rolling | $0 | 79.3% | $28,676 |
| Wofford College | Spartanburg | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 51.9% | $56,005 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in South Carolina are on the Common App?
21 for 2026–27.
Which universities in South Carolina are free to apply to for international students?
13 charge international applicants no application fee, including Allen University, Claflin University, Coker University and Columbia College (SC).
What is the most selective university in South Carolina?
On the Common App, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina: 22.7% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in South Carolina?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, Allen University: $14,304.