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2019 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
    • 3,960
    1 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Freshman: I love everything about this school! There is a diverse student population, a beautiful and safe campus, over 500 different clubs to be involved with, and plenty of events for students to be involved with outside of classes. The professors are very nice and helpful and the classes make learning at this institute fun! There are also plenty of places to just hang out on campus. Russell House is an awesome building, with food, a movie theater (that provides free movies for students), and a game room! The library is also awesome, as it has 7 floors with a wide selection of books. My only complaint is that the campus is very spread out, so it can be hard to get from class to class.
    Read 3,960 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,913 Net Price
    • 1120-1300 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  2. South Carolina State University

    • 4 Year
    • Orangeburg, SC
    • 913
    2 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Sophomore: Once I step foot onto South Carolina State University campus, I knew then and there it was the right college for me! The professors take their time out to assist you with any work and student activities are amazing! It is always something going on around campus. You’re never bored, lots of entertainment, new people, and new environment. I love State! It’s an outstanding school and I would love to be an Alumni of this University!
    Read 913 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,058 Net Price
    • 680-873 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  3. Clemson University

    • 4 Year
    • Clemson, SC
    • 2,986
    3 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Junior: As a transfer student, I was nervous about my upcoming experience at Clemson. I began to wonder from my previous year of college whether or not college was for me. However, within hours of starting Clemson I began to realize that college here was going to be great. My professors have embedded within me a love to read, and I have read more books that were not required by my classes, within my two years here, than I had in all of middle school and high school. Even though I did not focus on the social life at Clemson when I first started, I quickly was able to find friends from all backgrounds, some being from various clubs and fraternities, to those on the football team. College game day at Clemson is quite possibly the most exciting sports venue in the United States! Clemson has given me the ability to grow as a person, both academically and socially, and I see myself as being a better man since coming Clemson than I was two years ago before I enrolled here!
    Read 2,986 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Party Scene
    • 51% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,797 Net Price
    • 1150-1340 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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    College of Charleston

    • 4 Year
    • Charleston, SC
    • 1,996

    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.
    Read 1,996 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,877 Net Price
    • 1000-1190 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  5. College of Charleston

    • 4 Year
    • Charleston, SC
    • 1,996
    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.
    Read 1,996 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,877 Net Price
    • 1000-1190 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  6. Wofford College

    • 4 Year
    • Spartanburg, SC
    • 335
    5 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Sophomore: Wofford has a wonderful community of staff and students. I love the close-knit bonds that are created on the small campus. One of my favorite things is running into my friends on my short walk to class. You will rarely walk somewhere and not see someone you know. Everyone is always willing to help with academics or extracurriculars. There are so many opportunities to study abroad, whether it is during interim, the summer, or a semester.
    Read 335 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,648 Net Price
    • 1050-1270 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  7. University of South Carolina - Upstate

    • 4 Year
    • Spartanburg, SC
    • 871
    6 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 871 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 55% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,446 Net Price
    • 860-1040 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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  9. Morris College

    • 4 Year
    • Sumter, SC
    • 180
    7 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Sophomore: Hi my name is Nikaeshia Bussey. I attend Morris College in Sumter S.C. My experience at Morris College has been a wonderful experience being here taught me how to be more responsible and flexible with my schedule. Morris taught me that I can be anything I want to be in life if I just try and believe in myself and that was what I did I believed in myself for the first time in 18 years. I would like to see Morris College change the rules a tad bit give us students more freedom let us learn how to be adults.
    Read 180 Reviews

    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,524 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  10. Coastal Carolina University

    • 4 Year
    • Conway, SC
    • 1,758
    8 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Sophomore: I love how open and welcoming everyone seems to be on and around campus! The professors are helping when they are asked, but you have to start by building that connection with them right off the bat otherwise you might have a hard time to make that connection. It is important to get involved and a majority of the campus is into serving/giving back to the community.
    Read 1,758 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Party Scene
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,208 Net Price
    • 930-1090 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  11. Presbyterian College

    • 4 Year
    • Clinton, SC
    • 228
    9 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Sophomore: A school’s size may be a deciding factor for a lot of students when choosing their school. I never thought that I would want to go to a small private school, but now I couldn’t imagine going to a large college! It is so nice knowing all of my professors personally and having them know me as well. It makes SUCH a huge difference when it comes to your studies! There is a huge difference in attending a lecture with 20 people than attending a lecture with 500+.
    Read 228 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,777 Net Price
    • 1000-1210 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  14. Newberry College

    • 4 Year
    • Newberry, SC
    • 348
    10 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Junior: I transferred to Newberry College during the fall of 2017 and now this is my second year being there and I'm currently a junior. Newberry College is a family oriented campus, yes the campus is small but you get that one on one interaction a student needs with his or her professor. The best part of it is as a student you are not just a number!
    Read 348 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,327 Net Price
    • 830-1040 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  15. Furman University

    • 4 Year
    • Greenville, SC
    • 523
    11 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Sophomore: Furman is a place where you will be academically pushed to your limits and then some. Although it is academically challenging you will still find lots of fun activities within student life. The faculty all want to help and see you succeed in any way they can. The inescapable beauty of the nationally acclaimed campus is not only mirrored but amplified by the students you will meet. Every person I have encountered at Furman has been genuinely kind and interested in me as a person. I could not recommend this school in a higher regard! Roll Dins!
    Read 523 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $31,050 Net Price
    • 1120-1340 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  16. Claflin University

    • 4 Year
    • Orangeburg, SC
    • 1,100
    12 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Junior: There are many different elements that make Claflin great, but the main one is class sizes and the atmosphere is family-like. Once you step on to the campus, everyone is happy to help, direct you, or to just greet you. It's a wonderful experience being on the ground of the oldest HBCU! One thing, I would change is the AC/HEAT within some of the campus buildings. Some days inside the buildings would be hotter than outside.
    Read 1,100 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 42% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,241 Net Price
    • 830-950 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  18. Benedict College

    • 4 Year
    • Columbia, SC
    • 409
    13 Best Greek Life Colleges in South Carolina

    Niche User: My experience has been good! I have 2 sons who attended Benedict College. My oldest son graduated a few years ago after graduation he move back to Atlanta in currently working a great job! My other son transferred from Alabama A&M which was a bad experience after coming to Benedict his college experience has been a positive one. Staff support is great, dorm life could improve but I think that’s all college dorms. The police department has been very visible as a parent my two sons have had a great experience.
    Read 409 Reviews

    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,914 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  19. Winthrop University

    • 4 Year
    • Rock Hill, SC
    • 1,445

    Niche User: My uncle introduced and encouraged me to apply to Winthrop University. I refused to research the school because I did not believe Winthrop was the place for me; however, I toured the campus about three years later. One reason why is because of the campus's size. In my opinion, Winthrop is a smaller Clemson. Furthermore, the student ratio is 15:1. Another reason is the convivial atmosphere. Winthrop's faculties are organized, easy to find, and productive. For example, the student center has over four different restaurants and the workers are nice. The staff occupying these places such as the recreation center, bookstore, and admissions office are welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Last but not least, Winthrop has the graphic design program which is my intended major. Thus, I have been accepted into Winthrop University and I am looking forward to finish in two years. I love Winthrop. This is the place for me!
    Read 1,445 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,702 Net Price
    • 910-1135 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  20. University of South Carolina - Beaufort

    • 4 Year
    • Bluffton, SC
    • 414

    Niche User: I absolutely loved that the campus was so safe. The dorms are great! The diversity is great. I also loved how friendly staff were. I noticed the student to teacher ratio is also great. I do feel like more sports should be offered on the Bluffton campus. It is great that it is such a local school. There are plenty of internships to apply for which is awesome! It is all around a great school.
    Read 414 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,592 Net Price
    • 840-1030 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  21. Francis Marion University

    • 4 Year
    • Florence, SC
    • 817

    Senior: The experience at Francis Marion University is enjoyable. Since it is a smaller university, students are able to interact with professors to form relationships that last in and out of the classroom. Voted as one of the prettiest campuses in South Carolina, the campus offers a serene and calming atmoshpere as students walk to classes or to simply enjoy leisure time. The students are able to sit and study outside near manicured gardens, and listen to the sounds of bubbling fountains. Not only that, Francis Marion has received numerous grants for different majors as well from the community and the state. Located in the PeeDee region of South Carolina, the school provides a top notch education for students who are pursuing a bachelors, masters and doctorate degree at an affordable cost. Francis Marion takes great pride in placing their graduates in jobs that reflects on the academics and merits of the university.
    Read 817 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,070 Net Price
    • 810-1030 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  22. Lander University

    • 4 Year
    • Greenwood, SC
    • 654

    Junior: My experience with Lander University has been nothing but positive! I love Lander and would strongly recommend all of my friends to go here! I have made so many friends at Lander and I absolutely love all of my professors. The environment is great. It is one of the most beautiful campuses I have ever toured. All the professors are friendly and helpful. Everyone always seems to be smiling and happy. I absolutely love the library because there are so many options. From single study rooms, group study rooms, the loft area, and even a Starbucks! There are many food options whether you are eating in the cafeteria, Which Wich, or Twisted Taco! Great school!
    Read 654 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C+
      Party Scene
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,682 Net Price
    • 880-1090 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  25. University of South Carolina - Aiken

    • 4 Year
    • Aiken, SC
    • 608

    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!
    Read 608 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C+
      Party Scene
    • 67% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,465 Net Price
    • 870-1060 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  26. Charleston Southern University

    • 4 Year
    • Charleston, SC
    • 716

    Sophomore: Charleston Southern University is a wonderful institution. The professors are widely diverse and always available to lend a helping hand even if they are not teaching you. Like most campuses there is room for improvements such as the food and housing, but I made the best choice of my life attending Charleston Southern University. Go Bucs!
    Read 716 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C
      Party Scene
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,709 Net Price
    • 910-1110 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?