Gaffney is a city in South Carolina and it is the county seat of Cherokee county. Its population is 21,169. There are 7 colleges near Gaffney, South Carolina - 1 public and 6 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 20 miles from Gaffney. 6 schools provide undergraduate programs and 5 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 14,937 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $31,256 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 73.26% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,143.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone University In Gaffney |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$27,800 | $11,850 | 1,807 | 11 to 1 |
| Gardner-Webb University 12.0 miles from Gaffney |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$34,750 | $12,125 | 3,104 | 12 to 1 |
| Converse University 17.0 miles from Gaffney |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$25,240 | $10,825 | 1,787 | 12 to 1 |
| Wofford College 17.6 miles from Gaffney |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$56,005 | Not Offered | 1,817 | 12 to 1 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate 18.6 miles from Gaffney |
Public four-years |
$23,090 ($11,588) | $30,140 ($14,114) | 4,916 | 15 to 1 |
| Sherman College of Chiropractic 19.1 miles from Gaffney |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | - | 387 | - |
| Spartanburg Methodist College 19.7 miles from Gaffney |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,650 | Not Offered | 1,119 | 16 to 1 |
