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2023 Top South Carolina Women's Softball Schools

21 Colleges
$28,893 Avg Tuition & Fees*
39% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

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We analyzed 21 colleges and universities across South Carolina to determine which were the best for Women's Softball athletes in South Carolina. Our ranking methodology focuses a number of different objective factors - such as the overall quality of the school, the school's athletic competitiveness, and the amount of athletic aid per student - to make this determination. Having a great sports team is not enough - the school must also focus on academic excellence.

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Top Colleges in South Carolina for Women's Softball athletes in South Carolina

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina

Our 2023 rankings named Furman University the best school for Women’s Softball athletes in South Carolina working on their bachelor’s degree. Furman is located in Greenville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 779 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at Furman took home $1,009,715 in revenue. The student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Furman not only placed well in this ranking, but it is also #1 on our overall quality list. Full Furman University Sports Report

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A rank of #2 on our list means University of South Carolina - Columbia is a great place for Women’s Softball athletes in South Carolina working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 7,106 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at UofSC made $2,122,826 in revenue. Sports aren’t the only thing that the team excels at - they had a perfect academic progress rate of 1000. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. UofSC also made our overall quality list, coming in at #4. Read full sports report on University of South Carolina - Columbia

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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best athletes around if you attend College of Charleston. The school came in at #3 in this year’s ranking. C of C is a fairly large public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 2,138 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at C of C made $973,702 in revenue. The great academic progress rate of 990 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. Read More…

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Presbyterian College
Clinton, South Carolina

The excellent sports programs at Presbyterian College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Women’s Softball athletes in South Carolina. Located in Clinton, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 211 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at PC made $625,992 in revenue. The team has a great academic progress rate of 986, signifying that team members care about their grades. On top of its placing in this ranking, PC also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read full sports report on Presbyterian College

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winthrop University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball athletes in South Carolina list. Winthrop is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 881 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. The Women’s Softball team at Winthrop brought home $578,457 in revenue in a single year. The great academic progress rate of 993 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. Full Winthrop University Sports Report

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Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina

Coastal Carolina University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Conway, South Carolina, the fairly large public school handed out 1,890 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Coastal Carolina University made $1,122,550 in revenue. The great academic progress rate of 992 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. Read More…

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University of South Carolina - Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina

With a ranking of #7, University of South Carolina - Upstate did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking. This small public school is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and it awarded 1,186 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at USC Upstate brought home $702,038 in revenue in a single year. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 977. Read full sports report on University of South Carolina - Upstate

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Anderson University South Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson University South Carolina came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school located in Anderson, South Carolina that handed out 662 bachelor’s degrees in . The team at Anderson University South Carolina took home $454,011 in revenue and paid out $437,939 in expenses in recent times. Happily, this means that the team turned a profit of $16,072. Read full sports report on Anderson University South Carolina

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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Southern University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #9. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 523 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at CSU made $536,926 in revenue. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 967. Read full sports report on Charleston Southern University

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North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina

North Greenville University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #10. Tigerville, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 386 students in . The Women’s Softball team at North Greenville made $279,412 in revenue, while incurring $231,401 in expenses. Thus, the team actually made $48,011, which isn’t bad at all. Read full sports report on North Greenville University

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Limestone College
Gaffney, South Carolina

Limestone College did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Gaffney, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 425 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Limestone College made $393,484 in revenue. Read full sports report on Limestone College

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Francis Marion University
Florence, South Carolina

Francis Marion University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking. This small public school is located in Florence, South Carolina, and it awarded 515 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at Francis Marion University took home $278,836 in revenue. Full Francis Marion University Sports Report

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Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

Claflin University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 433 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Claflin made $204,054 in revenue. Read full sports report on Claflin University

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Newberry College
Newberry, South Carolina

Newberry College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking. Newberry College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Newberry, South Carolina. It awarded 271 bachelor’s degrees in . The team at Newberry College took home $281,368 in revenue and paid out $270,287 in expenses in recent times. Thus, the team actually made $11,081, which isn’t bad at all. Read More…

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Coker University
Hartsville, South Carolina

Coker University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking. Located in Hartsville, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 208 bachelor’s degrees in . Coker brought in $328,921 while tallying up $327,921 in expenses for its Women’s Softball team. Happily, this means that the team turned a profit of $1,000. Read More…

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University of South Carolina - Aiken landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking. UofSC Aiken is located in Aiken, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 549 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. The Women’s Softball team at UofSC Aiken brought home $362,269 in revenue in a single year. Read full sports report on University of South Carolina - Aiken

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Erskine College
Due West, South Carolina

Erskine College did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #17. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Due West, South Carolina, and it awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at Erskine brought home $313,903 in revenue in a single year. Read More…

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Lander University
Greenwood, South Carolina

With a ranking of #18, Lander University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking. Greenwood, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 616 students in . The team at Lander University took home $933,571 in revenue and paid out $773,786 in expenses in recent times. That boils down to a yearly profit of $159,785 for the sports team. The team had a perfect academic progress rate of 1000. Read More…

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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

South Carolina State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina list. Orangeburg, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 320 students in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at South Carolina State University took home $311,598 in revenue. The academic progress rate of the team is 955. Read full sports report on South Carolina State University

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Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina

Benedict College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking. Benedict College is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 258 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at Benedict College took home $333,843 in revenue. Read full sports report on Benedict College

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Southern Wesleyan University
Central, South Carolina

Southern Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Central, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 271 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at SWU made $175,669 in revenue. Full Southern Wesleyan University Sports Report

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