Central is a city in South Carolina and it is the county seat of Pickens county. Its population is 5,385. There are 7 colleges near Central, South Carolina - 2 public and 5 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 30 miles from Central. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 6 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 54,164 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $30,428 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 58.88% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,238.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Wesleyan University In Central |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$29,800 | $14,928 | 980 | 10 to 1 |
| Clemson University 4.4 miles from Central |
Public four-years |
$40,866 ($15,554) | $24,798 ($12,646) | 29,077 | 16 to 1 |
| Anderson University 16.4 miles from Central |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$34,970 | $13,759 | 4,710 | 13 to 1 |
| Strayer University-South Carolina 23.0 miles from Central |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$13,920 | $15,135 | 2,110 | 47 to 1 |
| Furman University 23.7 miles from Central |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$59,770 | $14,796 | 2,554 | 10 to 1 |
| Greenville Technical College 24.2 miles from Central |
Public four-years |
$10,775 ($6,143) | Not Offered | 11,999 | 16 to 1 |
| Bob Jones University 25.7 miles from Central |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$22,892 | $10,860 | 2,734 | 11 to 1 |
