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Greenville Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Greenville Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Greenville, South Carolina

There are at least 9 colleges in Greenville, listed and described below. These schools represent 21,629 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 16,771 full-time students, and a reported 5,651 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Greenville Technical College, Bob Jones University and Furman University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of South Carolina Colleges.

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  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Greenville.

Featured Colleges in Greenville (QuickSchools™)

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Strayer University
Greenville, South Carolina

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master

Brown Mackie College
Greenville, South Carolina

Offers degree and certificate programs in business, health care, legal assistance, and computer technology. Located at 18 campuses throughout the U.S.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Science And Laboratory Technician, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

ECPI University
Greenville, South Carolina

ECPI University has offered many different campuses, as well as online, education for several different programs for almost 40 years.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Degree, Diploma

Medical Careers Institute
Greenville, South Carolina

Medical Careers Institute specialized in career training for a variety of medical careers. The school offers programs at more than a dozen campuses in Virginia and the Carolinas.

  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Greenville, South Carolina

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

Greenville Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Bob Jones University
1700 Wade Hampton Boulavard
Greenville, South Carolina 29614-0001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: religious education, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, music performance, counseling psychology, accounting, bible studies, history.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 4,228 students, 4,135 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,216 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Greenville Technical College
506 S Pleasantburg Dr
Greenville, South Carolina 29607-2416

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, automobile mechanics, liberal arts and sciences, business management, licensed practical nurse, data processing tech, physical therapist assistant, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 14,300 students, 9,733 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges in Greenville with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Academy of Hair Technology
3715 E North St Ste F
Greenville, South Carolina 29615-2363

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 150 students, 178 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, South Carolina 29613-6162

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: political science, communication studies, history, business management, Spanish language, exercise science, biology, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,951 students, 2,725 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,435 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 590-690. Math: 590-690. Writing: 580-680.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

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