Myrtle Beach is a city in South Carolina and it is the county seat of Horry county. Its population is 275,579. There are 5 colleges near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - 2 public and 3 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 10 miles from Myrtle Beach. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 20,087 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $19,442 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 75.27% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,140.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strand College of Hair Design 4.7 miles from Myrtle Beach |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,000 | Not Offered | 70 | 20 to 1 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach 4.9 miles from Myrtle Beach |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$16,364 | Not Offered | 743 | 12 to 1 |
| Miller-Motte College-Conway 8.3 miles from Myrtle Beach |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$25,240 | Not Offered | 3 | 11 to 1 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College 9.1 miles from Myrtle Beach |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,978 ($6,778) | Not Offered | 7,923 | 21 to 1 |
| Coastal Carolina University 9.4 miles from Myrtle Beach |
Public four-years |
$29,628 ($11,640) | $21,438 ($10,764) | 11,348 | 17 to 1 |
