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2018 Best Greek Life Colleges in South CarolinaAbout this List

Explore the colleges with the best Greek life ranking based on reviews from students and alumni. Compare the best colleges for joining a sorority or fraternity. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. University of South Carolina

    • 4 Year
    • Columbia, SC
    • 3,900
    1 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Alum: Coming from Maryland, I absolutely loved spending 4 years in Columbia. With a student population of over 30,000 it was amazing that I felt like I went to a small school. Being an SEC school made for very fun athletic events, there was always something going on on campus, and the university president is very present on campus which is something not common at other public state schools. Columbia is very much a college town but has career opportunities for those looking to stay. Also, it's central location makes for a pleasant drive to Charlotte, Charleston, or Atlanta!
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    • A-
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    • A+
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    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,913 Net Price
    • 1120-1300 SAT Range
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  2. South Carolina State University

    • 4 Year
    • Orangeburg, SC
    • 899
    2 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Junior: I love Sc State University, because of its rich tradition, and history which the university is known for. Today there are nearly 5000 students majoring in a wide range of programs that include agribusiness, accounting, art, English, and drama as well as fashion merchandising, physics, psychology, and political science. As well as the family atmosphere the people at Sc State has to offer, anyone who decide to come here to enrolled in school, or to become an employee here will definitely enjoy nice caring people that is apart of the bulldog family.
    Read 899 Reviews

    • C
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    • B
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    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,058 Net Price
    • 680-873 SAT Range
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  3. Clemson University

    • 4 Year
    • Clemson, SC
    • 2,932
    3 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Alum: Clemson University is a wonderful school for boys to become gentlemen and for girls to become ladies. The southern culture allows college students to mature exponentially, preparing them for the working world. Clemson has wondering academic programs as well as a wide variety of organizations that profit student involvement. The organizations bring students together and build dynamic relationships with the students and faculty. The town of Clemson is a huge hangout stop for students and is also kid/family friendly! Saturday game days are a great way for everyone in Clemson to gather in the town and rally before watching the Tigers play. Clemson is safe and has several modes of transportation to keep students safe at all hours of the night. I recommend visiting Clemson University and adding it the list of schools to apply to. Go Tigers!
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    • A
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    • A
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    • 51% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,797 Net Price
    • 1150-1340 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  5. College of Charleston

    • 4 Year
    • Charleston, SC
    • 1,973
    4 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Sophomore: CofC is great! There are awesome people and nice amenities and resources available. The disabilities office is extremely helpful and most professors are as well and want to see students succeed, but there are also professors who want to see students fail to prove their class is the hardest. The library has a section in the back that is called the CSL where students can get tutoring for free by other students who are majoring in the particular subject they tutor in. There are also tons of spots to get away from the crowds to study other than the library. The dorms are fully furnished and secure with a public safety officer in the building at night.
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    • B+
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    • A+
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    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,877 Net Price
    • 1000-1190 SAT Range
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  6. Wofford College

    • 4 Year
    • Spartanburg, SC
    • 333
    5 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    College Freshman: One of the reasons I chose Wofford was the class sizes. Typically there are no more than 20 in a class, and sometimes much less! That is a big bonus for me. I also love the Interim term they have every January where they encourage you to step out of your box and take 4 credit hours that can be completely unrelated to your major.... just any off the wall, interesting, exciting, adventurous, artsy, crazy thing that strikes your fancy, to broaden your horizons or just fulfill some deep rooted fantasy or try something you never thought possible..... through school.
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    • A-
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    • B+
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    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,648 Net Price
    • 1050-1270 SAT Range
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  7. Presbyterian College

    • 4 Year
    • Clinton, SC
    • 223
    6 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Freshman: Presbyterian College is a great place for any type of student. From athletes looking for competitive NCAA Division I teams, academias looking for top-notch classes with engaged professors, social butterflies looking for campus involvement and nightlife, they have something for everyone! Although Presbyterian is small, it has a large school social and athletic life, while still maintaining small class sizes so that you get the most out of every experience. The only thing I would like to see change is the food, it does leave a little to be desired on days!
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    • B+
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    • B-
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    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,777 Net Price
    • 1000-1210 SAT Range
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  9. Coastal Carolina University

    • 4 Year
    • Conway, SC
    • 1,718
    7 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    College Senior: After having met with a few of the professors, and socialized or studied with the students, I have come to love the University more so than I could have imagined! Unlike other campuses I have visited, Coastal seems to be more comfortable not only as a home, but as a learning environment. The professors are always available for questions, and assistance needed in the subject the are teaching. The dean of student affairs is a pretty great guy too, he helps with a lot around campus. It's an amazing and truly a unique campus!
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    • B-
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    • A-
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    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,208 Net Price
    • 930-1090 SAT Range
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  10. Benedict College

    • 4 Year
    • Columbia, SC
    • 402
    8 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Sophomore: Benedict college is an excellent school! The teachers and students are very friendly and respectful. The environment around school is safe and makes you feel like you are right at home. Benedict has many organizations that you can join. for example, I am on the Gospel Choir and I absolutely love it! We get to praise God during practice and learn songs , we also interact with the members on the choir and we are all like family.
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    • C-
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    • B+
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    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,914 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  11. Morris College

    • 4 Year
    • Sumter, SC
    • 178
    9 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Senior: My experience with Morris college is going to stay with me for the rest of my life. Everyone is friendly, school work is very understandable, and the campus life is well organized. The only minor thing that needs fixing is the extended hours for the library and more staff so more of our resources can be open to the school.
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    • C-
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    • B+
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    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,524 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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    Agnes Scott College

    • 4 Year
    • Decatur, GA
    • 613

    Freshman: This is a great school! The professors really do care about each individual student. Since class sizes are much smaller, professors are able to have a one on one experience with students and they are able to get better help. Everyone at the school is so friendly and welcoming and allows everyone to be themselves without being judged. We all work together to fight issues, whether they be on campus or out in the world. It is right next to downtown Decatur, which is a great place for college students to hang out or to study. There are very few parties on campus so you have to go off campus to get to any, but this is helpful for anyone who is not looking for the party scene.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,315 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  13. Claflin University

    • 4 Year
    • Orangeburg, SC
    • 1,088
    10 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Sophomore: My first year at Claflin University was not what I was expected, but better then what was in mind. Attending Claflin will seem like a lot of work, overall the University was just giving you the feeling of being about business no matter what and come in effort and encouragement while in style doing so. The only thing I wish I could change was just being more active and more sociable. I really enjoyed my first year at Claflin University!
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
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    • 42% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,241 Net Price
    • 830-950 SAT Range
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  14. Newberry College

    • 4 Year
    • Newberry, SC
    • 343
    11 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    College Sophomore: I love Newberry because it is a small school and community where everybody knows each other and it's not at all overwhelming like a bigger school would be. You feel like family at Newberry with your professors, your advisors and your teammates. ( I play soccer). It also feels safe to be at Newberry, you never hear about bad things happening there like you do at bigger campuses. I am looking forward to my next 3 years at Newberry!
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    • C+
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    • B
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    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,327 Net Price
    • 830-1040 SAT Range
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  15. Furman University

    • 4 Year
    • Greenville, SC
    • 512
    12 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Sophomore: Furman is incredible! The academics are very rigorous but the professors are easy to reach and amiable. The campus is gorgeous and is located not too far from downtown. There is always something going on on campus too, whether it's having free donuts outside the library or a local speaker or performance. Everyone is friendly and the environment is very welcoming.
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    • B
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    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $31,050 Net Price
    • 1120-1340 SAT Range
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  17. Winthrop University

    • 4 Year
    • Rock Hill, SC
    • 1,415
    13 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Junior: I absolutely love Winthrop! It is the perfect environment for a student to learn and to grow. With more than one hundred ways to get involved, Winthrop is the ideal university to go to. Charlotte, NC is also 30 minutes away from the campus, so most students get jobs straight out of internships there. The small class sizes make you feel right at home and your professors truly appreciate you. The only things that I would change are the meal plans, as the food available on campus isn't exactly superb. I also would suggest that Winthrop spend more of its money on improving our dorms, rather than in our basketball coach's salary. Overall, Winthrop is a wonderful school and has so much more to offer than a lot of others. I absolutely love it!
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    • B+
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    • B
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    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,702 Net Price
    • 910-1135 SAT Range
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  18. University of South Carolina - Upstate

    • 4 Year
    • Spartanburg, SC
    • 857
    14 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Niche User: I graduated with my bachelors from this school, I loved my classes and thought my professors were really great. The class sizes are fairly small, so you definitely get to know your professor, and to ask question. The campus is super beautiful, they do a fantastic job of maintaining it, the foods great, and everyone is super nice. The wellness center is awesome, and they have a pool, and hot tub! I'm currently back for a certificate in teaching. Honestly, it's a great university, I am super glad I get to attend it!
    Read 857 Reviews

    • B-
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    • B
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    • 55% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,446 Net Price
    • 860-1040 SAT Range
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  19. Lander University

    • 4 Year
    • Greenwood, SC
    • 649

    Alum: I loved my time at Lander! As a home schooled student, the small class sizes made it easy to transition into college. The professors are always accessible and there are various resources on campus to assist you for free. If you're willing to learn, Lander faculty and staff will ensure that you get a quality education without the high price tag. The school of business is AACSB certified and the science faculty is highly recognized in their field. The Art Department has ties to a variety of other opportunities and study abroad is available for all students and is surprisingly inexpensive due to the incredible agreements Lander has arranged.
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    • B
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    • B
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    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,682 Net Price
    • 880-1090 SAT Range
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  20. Francis Marion University

    • 4 Year
    • Florence, SC
    • 799

    Sophomore: Francis Marion University is for chill, relaxed individuals who don't mind intense classes. Student life is moderate due to a lack of student involvement on campus but it is improving. Sororities and fraternities aren't entirely big on campus due to the lack of student involvement as well but they are in the background of most events. Our sports teams are all pretty good and are gaining support from students by the years. Francis Marion's campus is nature based and has sort of a plantation home theme to go with the university being named after a Revolutionary War hero. Overall, the university is fairly decent but could improve on its student involvement aspect.
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    • B-
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    • B
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    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,070 Net Price
    • 810-1030 SAT Range
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  21. University of South Carolina - Aiken

    • 4 Year
    • Aiken, SC
    • 596

    Sophomore: The University of South Carolina Aiken is a great, small, local school for students interested in an intimate education. Teachers are great when it comes to communication for classes, although all teachers are different! You will definitely not be disappointed!
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C
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    • 67% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,465 Net Price
    • 870-1060 SAT Range
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    Belmont Abbey College

    • 4 Year
    • Belmont, NC
    • 171

    Freshman: Belmont Abbey felt like home from the first time I set foot on campus my junior year of high school. It's a very Catholic school that adheres to the church teachings. Even though it is a Catholic campus, Belmont Abbey is very welcoming to everyone. It's really easy to make friends on such a small campus and you get back what you put in. There are ways to socialize and meet new people almost every night but if you don't go you'll never make friends. Many of the professors are amazing and care not only about your academics but your whole life. Everyone here is apart of a massive family and it's amazing. If you're wondering about the food on campus it's not the worst, it's proabably to the better end of food you'll find on a college campus. If there is one thing I recommend it's bringing a car if possible, it can be a little tedious being stuck on campus. Overall Belmont Abbey has been an amazing experience for me and I am loving every minute of it!
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 97% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,247 Net Price
    • 880-1090 SAT Range
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  23. University of South Carolina - Beaufort

    • 4 Year
    • Bluffton, SC
    • 405

    Freshman: Just from attending USC-Beaufort for one semester I have found that I love the environment on campus and off campus. The campus is very laid back and the distractions are very minimal. I love the dorms because you have the option of having a single or double room as well as the apartment style. I feel like I am at home here. The only thing that I would change about USC-Beaufort is the amount of activities available on campus and more available majors and minors. Other than that I enjoy living on this campus and going to school here. I highly recommend this college to those seeking a small class size, professors willing to work with you, and awesome dorms! I believe my choice of choosing USC-Beaufort was the best I've made so far!
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    • C+
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    • B-
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    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,592 Net Price
    • 840-1030 SAT Range
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  24. Limestone College

    • 4 Year
    • Gaffney, SC
    • 270

    Senior: Limestone College is a private college and has history on its campus. I enjoy the atmosphere on campus. Going to Limestone College, you will feel that you are there to fulfill a purpose or goal. The professors are very helpful and wants their students to succeed. The only thing I probably would change is if Greek life were present. Other than that, I wouldn't change anything. I am a senior, majoring in Healthcare Administration, Bachelor's Degree.
    Read 270 Reviews

    • C+
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    • B-
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    • 48% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,468 Net Price
    • 940-1100 SAT Range
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  25. Bob Jones University

    • 4 Year
    • Greenville, SC
    • 970

    Junior: Overall, Bob Jones University is a great school! I have absolutely enjoyed my time here as a student. I am very excited about some of the recent changes and campus renovations that have gone on since I came as a freshman. The current president has a great vision for the university, and the student body as a whole has a very christ-like and family oriented atmosphere. The campus is gated and very safe, and the grounds are kept in pristine condition. It is really a lovely campus. The quality of education is second to none, and the professors genuinely care about the success of each and every student they teach. 5 out of 5 stars. I hope you will consider coming to BJU!
    Read 970 Reviews

    • A-
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    • D+
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    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,258 Net Price
    • 900-1210 SAT Range
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  26. Erskine College

    • 4 Year
    • Due West, SC
    • 184

    Niche User: Amazing school, great people! Just being around the people in due west makes you feel good. its a small town where everybody knows everybody. and everybody makes you feel welcome. they truly make you feel like family. Great experience.
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    • C+
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    • C-
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    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,624 Net Price
    • 900-1120 SAT Range
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  27. Charleston Southern University

    • 4 Year
    • Charleston, SC
    • 704

    Sophomore: Honestly at this point, I absolutely love this college. All the enrollment people have been so helpful! I am transferring into this college and when I enrolled into my previous college I barely heard anything back from them and had to hunt people down to answer one question! With Charleston Southern I have received at least one or two letters a week on reminding me of things I still need to do before I start in the fall.
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    • B-
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    • C
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    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,709 Net Price
    • 910-1110 SAT Range
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2018 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina