Best online colleges in South Carolina
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in South Carolina4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in South Carolina.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit#26 in South Carolina
- Mostly online students
- 47% graduate
- 2
Clinton College
Rock Hill, SC · Private nonprofitTop 19% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 14% graduate
- 3
Columbia College
Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit#30 in South Carolina
- Mostly online students
- 37% graduate
- 4
South University-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Private for-profit#32 in South Carolina
- Mostly online students
- 23% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia International University | About $26,000 | $20,000 | $38,951 | 47% |
| Clinton College | About $11,000 | $28,987 | $30,180 | 14% |
| Columbia College | About $18,000 | $22,750 | $41,338 | 37% |
| South University-Columbia | About $28,000 | $26,123 | $34,421 | 23% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.