2024 Best Colleges for Nursing in the Columbia Area

• Columbia, SC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  4,570 reviews

Freshman: The university of South Carolina is very diverse. The professors are very genuine and passionate about what the teach. The campus is in the heart of South Carolina, Columbia. It gives you the mix of city life in a more southern area. The students are very kind and love to have fun. The athletic teams here work very hard and continue to improve each and every season. The campus has tons of options for affordable housing. I personally find the 650 Lincoln the best. The campus has many food options, from home-cooked food, to establishments such as Chick-fil-a, jersey mikes, Starbucks, and many more options. The student life is great, and very safe. The campus has its own police force, with emergency stations placed all throughout campus. It's known that if you press an emergency station, an officer will be there to help in less than 60 seconds. If you're looking for a diverse, and fun community to learn and grow with, then the University of South Carolina is an amazing place to apply to!... Read 4,570 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 62%

• Net price $21,898

• SAT range 1150-1360

• Columbia, SC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  510 reviews

Freshman: It’s a great school so far! I love my teachers and the food is top tier. We have many things to do on campus and many activities to do weekly, not only that but the people you interact with are nice. If someone sees you down 9 times out of 10 they won’t hesitate to come over and say something nice to you and make you feel good. The RA’s are amazing and so is everyone on the staff, they are very helpful and tend to make things much easier especially when you need help on something you don’t understand. The dorms are great as well, the dorm I stay in is just full of good vibes and good people! The school also has a wide variety of classes and there’s always something for someone down here and that’s what I truly love about it?... Read 510 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 99%

• Net price $20,520

• SAT range 820-1050

• West Columbia, SC•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  708 reviews

Senior: I've loved my experience on campus and online! All staff is nice and helpful. The campus is always clean. My personal financial aid advisor has made my recent college experience a breeze. She’s answered my questions regarding classes at midlands tech as well as class at the college I plan to go once I graduate from Midlands Technical College. I love that I have been able to take classes at Midlands Tech that will transfer to Columbia College towards my degree in Social Work. It’s very helpful because not only are they more financially suitable, I can already begin working on my 4 year degree which will lessen my time once I officially begin. Everything has met my expectations.... Read 708 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $6,146

• SAT range —

• Columbia, SC•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.46 out of 5  39 reviews

Freshman: I love the format of the class schedule at Fortis. It is made really convenient and comfortable for the students. I really also appreciate the patience and attention to detail that is provided by the instructors, they really break down the content into concepts that can be easily incorporated and understood by a novice. I would like to see more transparency and dependability from the guidance team but other than that I’m really satisfied with my overall experience.... Read 39 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $22,943

• SAT range —

• Columbia, SC•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.86 out of 5  198 reviews

Senior: I love South University because I feel as if the level of compassion, devotion, and caring affect they show Nursing students is amazing. Anything at any time when needing help with school, someone is always there. Having professors who care for you, have empathy, and are just as compassionate still after working in a field you're trying to attain is inspirational. In hard times.. it really is about things and people like them, that give you that extra inch so you can sprint that mile to the finish line!... Read 198 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $19,249

• SAT range —