20 Best Mba Programs In Charleston, SC (2022 Updated)

My stepfather who admitted himself in for feeling unwell, and was terminally ill, sadly never had a chance to walk out of icu. He walked in one day in October and never walked out a few days later. When he admitted himself in, he was talking and walking and very coherent. A couple days later, he wasnt any of those three. Maybe they couldn't save him, it was his time..maybe it wasnt…but he was doing way better when he admitted himself in, then laying in his deathbed in icu. When I came in to visit him, he couldn't talk, and had blood practically pooling in his mouth, all over his teeth, gums, tongue and hands. Blood literally all in his mouth, practically coughing and choking on his own blood. The doctors and nurses weren't helping him AT ALL. WE HAD TO MAKE A NURSE GET ALL THE BLOOD OUT HIS MOUTH SO HE WOULD QUIT CHOKING ON HIS OWN BLOOD. IT WAS THE MOST HORRIFYING THING I HAVE EVER SEEN. THEY SHOULD OF DONE MORE THAN NOTHING AT ALL. IT WAS A HOSPITAL OF HORRORS. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL, COMPLETELY UNPROFESSIONAL. PERIOD. Yeah, nice building but that might be the last thing you see… My own experience, when in because I'm 150% positive I have blood clots in my leg, they did blood work and charged me almost $2,000 for just blood work. I went in the ER, was never put in a room, sat on a hospital bed in the hallway for 3+ hours…the entire time. It was not a private visit…everyone heard everything that was said and discussed. I begged for an x-ray, MRI anything that would show blood clots. They refused and told me it was either bruising or nothing at all. No its not bruising, because ive had this "bruising" for months… Going to another hospital for a second opinion. The doctor or student whoever is was that saw me walked out the same time I did, and beat me to the cafeteria. They let me leave when they were leaving. We practically walked out together. Tell me, HOW DO I KNOW MORE MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT MY CONDITION THEN THEY DO?! When I told them what condition I thought I had, they never heard about it and was googling it in front of me!! I told them more information than they even knew!!! Dont waste time and money on a hospital that employees Dont seem to know information medically they are suppose to know and be learning about. I watched my own stepfather suffer and die in the hands of these unprofessional. How many others are suffering from the hands of them?A McCoy

My husband was concerned about his heart and was treated by the MUSC chest pain center at Ashley Towers. The team was professional and knowledgeable and empathetic. They listened carefully to our concerns and asked every conceivable question. They ordered the appropriate test and analysis for his condition. We are so grateful to Dr Conner and Garret and Jennifer and all the people that make this great team work. May God Bless you as you do so manyTomilee Harding

The medical care provided was great but the cleaning service sucked. My friend stayed for 6 days, when they placed him in the room someone else's paperwork was on the table,used medical supplies were on the counter, the trashcan had used adult briefs in it, the floor had not been swept and blood was on the floor (that was not his). He requested cleaning and it wasn't until he was checking out that someone came in to clean.Kimberly Choice

Schools are responsible for providing an education and preparing us for life afterwards. This school fails miserably at both. Graduation rates are horrendous, this is mostly due to the fact that I had classmates with 700 SAT scores and 1.9 GPA's. At first thought, I believed Limestone was the good Samaritan that gave these people a chance at a good education. Much to my dismay, this is not the case. They do not expect these students to graduate, but they fill their classes and get their money before they kick them out the door with nothing but possibly $70,000 in debt (after 2 years) These same students slowed classes down, so in order to cover all the material we had to go to class as part of the highschool attendance policy, then spend another hour covering what the professor was unable to get to during class because of these students. At a huge $35,000/year I could name 20 schools quickly that would give a better education and save you $5-15,000/year minimum. Education aside, athletics are in fantastic standing as most athletes are international players and are quite good. If you have a full scholarship for athletics, I could even suggest working extra hard and making a run to play professional sports. But DO NOT expect to leave fully prepared for the real worldKyle Miller

I am a working Registered Nurse with 3 kids. I was offered a free tuition for the RN to BSN online program so that the new program could earn its accreditation. I had been wanting to get my BSN for years but never could afford it. Unfortunately, shortly after I started the program, COVID hit and I was homeschooling 3 kids and working full time. I couldn't continue with the BSN program. I notified the head of the program and was told it was fine. The following year, to my surprise, all of my state tax refunds were taken by Limestone University!!!! When I called to find out about the issue, I was told that they would continue to take my tax refund until $7000 plus was payed back for the "free" program that I signed up for and did not complete due to unforeseen circumstances. No one ever thought that the whole country would be in lockdown because of a pandemic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thank you Limestone University for helping Nurses further their education. Thank you for being understanding of working mothers during a pandemic (note the sarcasm!) This University only cares about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ There is nothing "Christian" about this!!!!!!!Donna Hassen

As a current student of Limestone College, At first with every new school, you are filled with excitement and nervousness. My first semester here transfering from a technical school I was very excited for this new chapter of my life but as time passed I quickly yearned for the end of the semester. 1 – Almost all of the residence halls have serisous design flaws or deterioration. 2 – There is almost nothing to do for non student athletes. 3 – The entire school feels like one giant high school cliche. Especially at the dining hall. 4 – The tutoring situation here is atrocious. The school partners with a third party tutoring service that provides tutors but when upon looking for one, one can never find one for their subject. I want to like this school. But it needs to address a ton of issues before it can shine.zachary butler

The science department (bio, biochem, chemistry, physics) is amazing and so helpful in supporting students aiming for any graduate level education. Every professor pushes you to be better while also guiding you to be a better person and student. They are all straight forward and even step by step help you apply and learn about career options. I couldn't have asked for better mentors in that department. And I'm thankful every day that they invested so much in me and helped me get into medical school. The school community in itself is not accommodating. I felt ostracized my first year being out of state and being minority. I almost transferred my freshman year because I was just that miserable living on campus. The community is not diverse by any means and it is 100% a suitcase school, despite what I was told when I visited before applying. I don't necessarily blame the school for the students attitude but I never felt welcomed or at home at Anderson after 4 years. I am also a Christian, and did not agree with many of Anderson's values, although their rules are not difficult to follow, just tedious. Essentially, Anderson Univeristy has a fantastic science department, and I would rate them by themselves 10/10 but the community there I would rate 4/10. If you just want a great science education, they have it, but social life isn't as guaranteed.Meagan Ocampo

If you are in favor of a small Baptist community, then by all means go here. However, if you are anything but that, then expect to be forced to go to Chapel in order to graduate, a zero tolerance for married couples or any couple in that matter, and residence advisors inspecting your room in depth if there is any suspicion that you are doing anything against their small Baptist community policies. Don't expect the best one on one attention because every other class and special needs student gets it with the same professor. Lastly, most of the on campus living have a huge mold problem that affected my friends' health as well as my own, and some campus complexes were infested with roaches. By the way tuition is $22,570 per two semesters, while other public schools like Clemson is $13,022 per two semesters.Joshua Hendrix

I am currently a student at Anderson University, and overall I have had a great experience. I have made great friends and the academic curriculum is excellent in my major. I will say that the school is not for everyone. It has a very strong christian atmosphere and students are held to certain rules and standards not found at other schools. However, this is part of what I like about Anderson as it helps prepare students for the real life scenarios of being responsible adults. I will tell you this though, every professor puts in 110% into everyone's education, I have never been denied academic help when I needed it. I feel prepared for the future going forward into my senior year next semester.Caroline M

I really like the flexibility of the online courses, the affordability and the variety of degree options they have. My advisors and teachers have been very great but communicating with the other staff at this school is very frustrating. The employees in the financial aid department are very rude and condescending and they hang up on you abruptly whenever they get frustrated with you. The registar’s office is by far the WORST. Very nasty employees in that department who talk down to you and treat you like a child. They seem to forget they work for a college, not an elementary school. One spent 10 minutes arguing on the phone with me just because I wanted my new advisor’s phone number and email. The “career counselors” offer no type of help or advice and they just tell you to “google it” whenever you have a basic question about a certain major. They are also very judgmental if you express a desire to finish with only an associates degree and not transfer to a 4 year, not considering not everyone has the financial means to do so. The call center employees are very disrespectful and seem like they want to find reasons to argue with callers. There are also huge issues with miscommunication at this school and everyone seems to have different answers about certain topics which causes a lot of errors. Certain departments are also not great about contacting back even after leaving numerous voicemails/emails. Overall I like the school itself but they need to either retrain the employees on basic respect and customer service or they need to hire new ones.Resident Anon

The teachers here are all outstanding and they make you feel like they want you to succeed. I have taken College Algebra, Biology and Spanish in the classroom and the instructors were all topnotch. There is also additional help available to students in the free math lab and writing centers as well as Spanish tutoring. The online classes are not that confusing but you do need to pay attention because sometimes you are required to take classes through third-party online textbooks via the access codes. The only problems I had were with transferring credits to the school and getting contradictory information from the financial aid office on one occasion. I do wish the school did a better job with advising students but I understand the logistics issues. Everyone at the hub is friendly and helpful! Use them they are a great resource. To all the people that left negative reviews, I would say "you get out what you put in". This is college and you get treated like an adult.Linda Brady

Mrs Jagal never cease to amaze me. I can’t count on her to get registered for the correct classes, motivation me, and share some knowledge on everyday life. She exceeds the title as an advisor and for that, I am forever grateful. She is authentic, sensible, and overall a down to earth amazing persons. She has been the perfect push I need to get my education I need to support my family. She approached. She is direct. She is Trident Tech. Thank you again Mrs. Jagal for Trident Tech the best part of my educational journey. The world needs a little bit of you everywhere. Continue to be, you!A Boss

I was informed that I'm not eligible to apply to the online MBA program because I don't meet the work experience requirements (I have over 6 years of work experience – just not managerial/professional). The business school is not even accredited by any of the 3 major business school accrediting agencies (ACBSP, AACSB, or IACBE), which is actually rare to find in a university as large as UC. Yes, they are a “member of ACBSP” but they are NOT accredited by this agency. Having any of these business accreditations assures students that its business programs are of high quality and adheres to standards based on latest research and business practices. AACSB is the gold standard that uses research as base on practice and accredits private and public universities like Harvard and many state universities. ACBSP/IACBE usually accredits insituitions that are either have created new business programs and are looking to be AACSB accredited or are lower ranking than AACSB acccredited ones and usually uses a occupational & hands on approach to learning. Without out said accreditation(s) the UC mba program actually ranks lower than many for profit business schools like University of Phoenix, Devry University, & Capella- who are all at least accredited by ACBSP, which should be looked at as the bare minimum for students looking into MBA programs.Josh Esc

The University of Charleston is a very academically rigorous, yet comprehensive educational institution. If you plan to go to college in West Virginia, I recommend this university.Paul Lee

A small private school with very positive attitude. The teachers genuinely care and the community of UC is extremely generous.Nimit Shah

The number one reason you are considering going to business school is to improve your career situation, get a better job, move industries maybe even move to another country. If so, Kenan Flagler is not the school for you. Career services have issues with retaining talent, which means that the people who are supposed to help the most are inexperienced. The same is true for the administration, for example, the director of the MBA program is new, the head of career services just quit after a year in her role, her predecessor had similar time in the program. Career professionals for consulting and investment banking are also new. About financial aid- GMAT score might get you financial aid from the school, which for many helps the decisions for ROI reasons, but i offer you not to be tempted by the money. From the top of my head, I'm thinking of at least 3 classmates with full rides and no offers meaning the very qualified people are not doing well because of the current situation at the school. Managment: The management is currently putting its effort into it online MBA program and not in the MBA, from a financial point of view it makes sense, the program has an infinite capacity for students with no GMAT requirements which leads to incredible income from that venue but it also means less attention and investment in full-time MBA students. What I like about KFBS: North Carolina and the Triangle generally is a pretty chill location, cost of living is pretty low and the weather is nice. The academic staff is great and I enjoyed many of my classes. If you enjoy sports the local sports scene is cool.Jefri Tamba

There is a misleading information on the page about students being accepted from different educational and cultural background. The person who is in charge of the program is making a decision based on her personal preferences and likeness of the candidate. Also, age is another factor for non-admission. Do not waste your time and money. It is not worthy!M R

A great school with the bells and whistles needed in an MBA program. Biggest complaint can be applied to any other top notch program. Not enough "practical" and too much theory. Get rid of the theoretical, poorly taught pseudoscience "organizational behavior" class and replace with "what you really need to know" in business 101.Joe Kenan

Clean cut at its best. Given the shenanigans going on at most college campuses today, it was nice to see respect and professionalism on display everywhere. No ragged and torn clothing, no Rand McNally maps running up and down arms (tattoos) no steel dangling from noses, no pants hanging half off butts, one could feel pride in America and hope for the future when touring this vast and beautiful campus. A quick tour showed this to be a non-nonsense, education first, institution. Having been in the military, it did not take me long to figure out that the "fast walkers" were freshmen. They stuck to their designated walkways, off the sidewalks for the most part, walking at a fast clip with a pronounced gait, and making sharp right turns at the corners. We would go back in a heartbeat and you should too when you start to lose faith in America. Different uniforms but it reminded me a lot of Annapolis. God bless the USA.Jack

“The Citadel” is the Pride of the South! We have quite a few family and friends that are graduates of The Citadel. My son will be graduating High School in 2023 so we took time this Summer to visit colleges with our first stop here. Our Admissions Officer, Josh Simons (also alumni) gave an excellent presentation. If you’re not serious or dedicated to higher education and pushing yourself mentally and physically to be your absolute best, this isn’t the school for you! If you’re a leader or want to be and you have honor, understand duty, respect others and authority then you may be a candidate. I have confidence and hope my son will choose to be a cadet. He’s an athlete which will only add to a positive four year experience for him.Simone

I am about to graduate from here and this was extremely difficult. You have to be mentally tough to get through this. I’m not sure why this university is not more widely recognized across the United States. I am from the North East and some people have not heard of it. However, the lessons I’ve learned here are invaluable.Matthew Jones

Patient Care takes back seat to employee schedule Within a week I experienced unavailable care due to employee work schedule. Let’s call 4:00 to 5:00 pm the Non responsive hour at MUSC radiology department and response team. On Tuesday 9/13/22 I was having blood drawn at the Rutledge tower for my annual physical. I apparently fasted too long ( about 16 hours) and I passed out while the blood was drawn. I recovered with the help of 3 phlebotomists with ice packs and forced air. I heArd them call the MUSC response team to come check on me. A few minutes later one of the tech says the response team is not coming because it is 4:30 . They went home. I had no medical personnel check me over before I left which made me anxious about my condition but I had no alternative according to the phlebotomists. They did an admirable job looking after me and should be recognized and not reprimanded. The leadership of the hospital should be held accountable for creating a time window of no responsive teams for patients and visitors welfare. Today , 9/15/22 I had an X-ray order from my primary care doctor to X-ray my left knee due to a suspected torn ligament. I called the radiology department to make sure there would be techs to take an X-ray up to 5:00 pm. I was verbally assured that I would be looked after in radiology and have the X-ray taken. I checked in a 4:15 in Radiology in the Rutledge tower and told I will have the X-ray taken at 4:30. A saved screenshot of my confirmation from the receptionist records my check in and 4:30 X-ray. The receptionist who checked me in came to me at 4:20 to tell me all the X-ray techs had left at 4:00 today. I was told to come back tomorrow. Today I had gotten off work to come and get the X-ray. It’s disappointing that a reputable hospital and it’s departments cannot schedule their staff to be available to serve the patients with their reported skills. These problems start at the top and should be addressed by leadership and made to be held accountable. This reminds me that”The customer is not always right, but is always very powerful.” I’ll be happy to help MUSC fix its scheduling problems and help it look after it’s patients.Bob Kerr

The lack of care and compassion shown to a Person, Former MUSC Employee and My Mother is astounding to me. My Mother was placed in Hospice care on a Friday night discharged being a fall hazard and she transported by ems who didn't have a wheelchair on board. We had to borrow our neighbor wheelchair at 11pm to get Mother in the house. Hospice didn't have time to have any equipment for her which made the weekend so difficult for her. Then the awful doctor Matthew Kolher made the comment while bring students in the room he said "they eat all those fatty foods" meaning black people as her looked at my Mother. I moved her out of his care and the Hollings Cancer Center. She only returned after being told it was easier to treat her since her doctors were at MUSC. I had so many questions when reached the end of life, I called him 3 times and he nor his off returned a call regarding his patient. I know that MUSC doesn't care about most people or the patient care it's Doctor's and staff sells but this is unacceptable and if you are ever faced with needing compassionate health care please research before selecting MUSC. The lack of interest when calling was even worse. I know she was nothing to you and insurance wasn't great but she was my Mother and she she did he best and deserved better care treatment and respect than what was given by MUSC, Dr. Matthew Kolher Oncologist. People love your family enough to research your hospital and the care they sell you.Baylee Jones

Horrible hospital!!!! The doctors may know what they're doing but outside of that, this hospital is horrible!!!! My dad was at this hospital after having surgery and no one came around for days to wash him up. He was complaining to me telling me he was uncomfortable because he hadn't been washed since his surgery. Four days of passing, and he hasn't been washed! When I asked the nurse if they could wash him, she had an attitude. It's crazy, we're the ones that should of had the attitude. She tell me when she or someone get a chance, but that chance didn't come until late that next day. I went to an office there at the hospital to file a complaint and they take my complaint but tell me it's nothing they can do. I was crying because there was nothing I could do at that point to help my dad. The lady in the office confirmed that she get a lot of those same complaints, and that I should call the NEWS and report it. When I went back to my dad's room I saw the nurse, and still crying I got into an argument with her, and instead of understanding how I was feeling she called security and asked them to exscort me off the floor. Anyway, I'm from up north and I always thought the people in the south were caring friendly people but I guess I was wrong, well not at this hospital anyway.Alfreda Jones

What an amazing campus. First opened as a military college, then became available to civilians, women and fully integrated in 1963. After graduating with my doctorate in Environmental Toxicology in 1996 I have never returned until 2020. Although the city has changed drastically, the campus' beauty and attention to the most current curricula still remains. They have a beautiful new Business School and the campus life can't be beat. Add to it to beauty of the nearby mountains and lakes, 90 mins to Atlanta and overall excellence in education you cannot go wrong.Bill Henriques

Up to Clemson for the day to visit with our Uncle who just turned 104 years in July. He's doing great, and we had a great visit. One of the most amazing men, and human being I've had the privilege to know and love. We'll be back as soon as we can. He retired many years ago as a Professor at Clemson.Greg Veal

My child loves Clemson even in the pandemic. Being a grad student at Clemson has been very rewarding and educational. Thanks to all the wonderful professors and staff members. My child has made some great memories and friends. Can’t wait to attend “Family Weekend” in 4 weeks. Go Tigers!!!Stl

FMU is a wonderful college. I went there and my son is a 4.0 there now in his 3rd year. It is an fully integrated school where all races live in harmony in the spirit of higher education. The quality of the programs are second to none. The quality of the Faculty & staff is top shelf. The value of the FMU experience is reasonable and in state tuition is a great value. There are many international students and they all love the beautiful well maintained campus. The President, Fred Carter has built new facilities and the nursing and health programs are getting national recognition. FMU is a Jewel that has something for everybody, but its college and its going to that dedication and hard work. All colleges have a segment who get caught up in their new freedom and the party scene and cannot manage their studies and drop out. In college you get what you earn and nothing more.Jimmy Carter

I am an alumna of FMU and absolutely hated every second of it. I wish I transferred to USC after my first year. Thankfully, I went there after FMU and realized how unfairly *some people* are treated at FMU in comparison to other schools where your presence is valued and appreciated. The Spanish department in particular was a hot mess! *Dr.* Caldwell who was there when I attended and still there, was very disrespectful. The ACCOUNTING office sent an email to do a survey regarding a Perkins Loan. I graduated a long time ago and any loan was long paid in full! Apparently, the email was sent in error to everyone who already paid. In the age of phishing/spoofing, you really need to fact check before you press send.Ami McKinney

This university is situated in Florence SC but looks almost like it's in a forest. It is named after a famous Revolutionary war general Francis Marion aka the Swamp Fox. He helped to defeat the British by using guerilla warfare tactics he learned from the Native American's. On the grounds is a lovely pond which serves as a reminder of what the area looked like in his time. They also have a huge baseball complex with an aptly named team called the Patriots. In the middle of the road stands a fantastic statue of Marion holding a banner with the word Liberty embossed on it. It's worth a look.HereAndThereWith PatAndBob

As a parent of a student attending Claflin University I hate the day I ever agreed to her attending this HBCU. For the fees and lies these ppl tell, it is not even in a safe place. Shooting happens around the school more often than I care to mention and the officers handle it in an extremely irresponsible/ UNPROFESSIONAL way by urging caution (notice I say shootings) not canceling classes until further notice. Maybe bc it's a HBCU I'm not sure but I'm certain of this she will not attend anymore after this semester. I would not recommend this University to anyone it stinks and they have a horrible bed bug infestation. Babies please choose a safe University to attend so neither you or your parents have to worry we send you off to get an education not to get shot. In the meantime I pray for everyone's safety at Claflin University.Johnathan Greer

Student move in day was as organized as could be. The students had to go through rapid COVID testing prior to moving in on campus. Once cleared the process began. Parking was a little challenging. But it was as good as it could be. We needed handicap parking and security was able to assist is with that and it made things more manageable for us.Christine Middleton

Claflin… I remember it as if it was just yesterday when I matriculated from the University. College days swiftly pass! Great school but unfortunately the city is not the most College integrated. You will definitely get out of it what you put in both educationally and socially. It can definitely be a great stepping stone to a brighter future.Robert Bryant

I worked at Winthrop from 2015 to 2018 as an Adjunct Professor of Music. My colleagues were amazing people and I loved working with them. The students were dedicated for the most part. If any weren't, it was typically because of something difficult going on in their life. If there were anything to complain about, it would be the age of the music conservatory. They try their best to maintain it, but it's just old. Fortunately, there are already plans in place to build a new one.David Batchelor

Campus is beautiful from the outside but the insides need extreme TLC. My freshman year dorm had mold in it, but now my new room is very clean. I recommend moisturizer bags for the rooms and if you are looking for a party school please do not come because we do not have that. Professors and staff are very good at their jobs and I’ve only experienced maybe two that I didn’t like.Madison B

I can't speak to the Education one could get here, but the campus is absolutely beautiful. Attended the Crown of the Carolinas Gymnastics Meet in the West Center and had some time to walk around and it was wonderful. The weight room, which was in the same building was very impressive. Starbucks on campus is a nice plus as well.Ashley Martin

NGU Exposed- From an Alumni NGU offers a lot to students that may have little to no spiritual background. They are known for leading people to Christ, and helping them to grow. If you were to ask me if I would donate money to NGU? The answer would be no. The stewardship of the money they have received in the past is highly questionable. The former president has been rumored to be in trouble for embezzlement. If you were to ask me if I trusted the faculty and staff at NGU with my children? the answer would be mostly yes, but I would proceed with caution. The Student Services staff hovers over students and looks for opportunities to have them kicked out so they can still keep the money for the student being at the school while still collecting the financial revenue of the student being enrolled. Multiple staff members have been fired in the previous two years due to infidelities (including speculation that this is why the president resigned). One of the Faculty was a counselor on campus and was sleeping with the student that they were counseling. With all this, the professors are incredible. They care about the students, and setting them up for succes. not so much for the staff. Does Christ really make the difference at NGU? No. It doesn't. It's a nice front, but in reality, the staff (not faculty) is inflated with this idea of spiritual pride that leaves students more turned off to Christianity than rather leading them to God. I would not send my child to NGU if I had a say so in it. NGU served a purpose, but unless you are studying a Christian Studies degree, it's not the place to be.Invisible Crusader

The initial impression is that North Greenville is a friendly campus. The lasting impression is that North Greenville is a friendly campus. In no other environment have I experienced such kind, sacrificial service. Faculty and staff put others before them. The academic life is not meritorious of highest prestige, but it is better than the average university. The smaller classes allow students to have discussions and actually learn something rather than fall victim to academic bulimia. The student life is not the most exciting, but the purpose of college is not to party. There are rules that can seem overbearing, but are protective. If students were allowed in girls' dorms, I would have never attended class. Overall, I loved my time spent at NGU and the school is very deserving of a 4 star rating.Ryan Woodring

The friendly faculty and staff are great. Dr Epting is a president who really does care for his students. He remembers what's happening in your life and is always more than happy to give you a hug (my type of guy). The education was great, not quite excellent. The Youth Ministry program needed a little help on fair grading (some of us were well more prepared for speeches and assignments and would receive the same grades as though who were definitely not). But the overall education was great. The English department was intense (the couple classes I had to take). The campus is beautiful with a great view. Didn't stay on campus, was too far out of the way, easier to drive when I had class. Would highly recommend it to those looking for a great education at a great price.Tory J Almond

Awful at communicating with students. Not willing to work with you on required material. Must have the diction they ask for, meaning you must pay for the $150 book instead of a discounted one. Already owe so much for tuition. How could a young person afford these prices. When you call any of the academic offices they are no help and don’t give thorough answers. Their Moodle site to submit assignments is a mess. Make life easier and get a better platform. No one will explain anything or how to operate Moodle. I transferred and it is a horrible experience. Why the graduation rate isn’t too high. The campus itself is nice but what is aesthetics without helpful faculty?R Sym

The stadium and personnel were terrific. The HUGE negatives are they allow people to constantly walk in front of other fans who pay high prices for their seats. No regard whatsoever. As well, being disabled as I came up 544 I asked for a handicap lot, which I was directed to. After the game, when we asked for a golf cart ride, the driver said "which handicap lot". There were NO markings anywhere to tell us what lot we where in.Stewart Silverberg

Our family visited CCU for a college visit in October '21 for our son. The staff and students did a PHENOMENAL job during the tour. Our son was VERY impressed. Beautiful setting and buildings, and a great Marine Sciences curriculum. CCU is now tied for his top pick. Thank you to those that helped make our visit and tour memorable.Shark Man

Pressure on over development is adverse to a peaceful land. Please ease up on the pressure , we want to preserve the beauty. THINK, THINK, THINK, think about the mess that over building creates for the existing tax payers. Think About what you are leaving for your children and grandchildren to inherit. Think think think please pause and think.Wecandobetter planningCharleston

We use their Catalyst Center almost every week. They have this awesome big screen TV that is a touch screen and video conference screen.Virtual 360 of SC

America's best Chamber of Commerce, and they have the accolades to prove it. They're a leading catalyst for regional advancement.Ryan Johnson

This is an alright school, but there are many things that prevent it from getting a five star rating. The internet connection around campus isn't very fast and tends to be spotty, the campus is relatively boring, and the online system (SSC) is terrible (idk if this is their fault, or if they outsource to build the website). I'd give this a 3.5 if possible. Also, they literally have the worst parking lots of anywhere I've ever been. Out of the four main parking lots, 3/4 are literally filled with cracks and aren't even flat.Davis Hirsch

I received my Bachelor of Art degree from here and I believe that it was an exceptional learning experience. I had a mostly doctoral staff that were friendly and well experienced in their field of study and were always available outside of the classroom to help in any way possible. I would highly recommend this university branch to students wanting a high quality education.Lynn Williamson

I am thankful to be transferring to the University of Georgia after wasting two years here. They refuse to provide normal official transcripts including AP credit which has caused me to lose six credit hours. The internet on campus is unbearable. Administration has successfully nullified student media. Not the place to go for someone interested in journalism.Jillian Hicks

I drove down from DC for the Bulldog Fest/Open House & TICKETS were a mandatory thing, LIES. Unorganized, late beginnings, instead of doing small groups for tours they separated the parents & children and the parents didn't get to tour. What us parents got was a mile walk from SHM to the Leroy Daniels Bldg but that was changed once we all walked up there, we were stuffed into an auditorium in the Engineering building with standing room only. This was not planned very well & had the left hand knew what the right hand was doing we would have simply been asked to move closer while in the SHM building but instead the poor communication ruffled feathers with myself & family members of other students. The Q&A was joke, too many unanswered questions which would make me not want to send my child to this "illustrious university" as too many put it. Upon returning from the student tour my son said it was a large & very ghetto campus and knowing him this wouldn't want to be where he laid his head every night because he wouldn't feel safe.LaTanya & Devin Lucas

This is a university that is prestigious, and that truly trains outstanding people to become great teachers. However,it is imperative that you follow what you learn in order to be a successful educator and do not detour from the instructions of these well experienced professors. I am a proud graduate of this university and I will love it to the day I die. If one allows themselves to, they can grow into a mature adult and be able to go out and conquer the world because you will gain the educational knowledge needed to do so. This university has a history of fighting for civil right causes and has an opportunity for any student who attends to better themselves spiritually, educationally, and morally . I highly recommend this outstanding university; the only limit to improving and bettering oneself is you. SCSU will help you achieve your goals. Let’s Go Phi Beta Sigma! Let’s Go Bulldogs!!!!!!!!!Adrian Valdez

I am a very proud bulldog! This institution gave me so many great experiences, both educational and life. I am very appreciative to have had the opportunity to attend this university. I was a member of the Marching 101 Band, and a very active member in the University Bands, and my experience with that was memorable. Upon my graduation in 2016, people were calling me and I was immediately given my first position as an educator. I had many networking experiences while at South Carolina State University which has helped me tremendously for my career. Many of my professors were very close knit with me, and still stay in close contact with me, and vise versa. Despite what the media says about South Carolina State University, it triumphs through it all and has produced great alumni who are accomplishing and achieving outstanding goals. Signed, A Loyal Daughter.Ashley Serica (Simply_Tbonista)

* great professors * good IT department * good testing environment * organized environment * predictable schedule is really good > slight bug problems in dorms > [Reare] prepare to be passed around with certain questions > setting up appointments with professors outside of your minor and major is an issue > [Reare] talking with the advisors is an issue > the lack of energy and creativity across campus > change the SSS center – expect everything in greenwood to close at 8:00 or 10:00pmRadioactive Gaming

i am a first semester senior that attends the school, i used to stay on campus and didn’t much care for it, maintenance was questionable, some appliances were messed up but i fixed it myself since it was a small problem. Other than that, the teachers are friendly and the school is on the smaller side, meaning that they might even remember your name. caf food will always be caf food no matter where you go to school though.Anthony Bowers

Former bio major and 100% satisfied. The teachers here could easily compete with professors at larger universities in terms of research experience and teaching ability, and the best part is the campus is still small enough for you to just drop into their office and ask questions. The school has grown lately too, but been able to retain the feel of a small college campus. Love it.Daniel Hutto

Just passed through whilst visiting Columbia, and I was quite impressed. The trees were outstanding and tall, the buildings were old but still looked good, and there was a fairly distinctive campus feel despite being in a rather large city. The palmettos make the campus much nicer and southern-feeling, and the various live oaks around campus give a very “Old South” feel. Cannot attest to the academics, though I did see a lot of “frat boy-types” and wondered if this school has that type of culture. The few people I chatted with were very nice and welcoming, and I would recommend visit the McKissick Museum or other places around here to get a sense of the culture and history of the school. G(oh) Cocks! Cheers.Kyle Hartmann

I never really heard of this place until we moved to the South. Then I saw a bunch of shirts with these roosters on them. Then one day I wandered down the road to Columbia just to see what the place was like. Then I found myself on this campus. It really seems like it has a party scene to it and it kind of reminds me of Arizona State University in some ways. It seems to be a fun place to go to school. The library was AMAZING! It even had an exhibit with some civil rights history items on display. I loved every bit of it. All and I think this is a great school. Nice and hilly too.noneya business

I did my PhD here as an international student and the experience was somewhat jarring at first and there seems to be a great deal of tension at the university over perceived inequality in the grading metrics and greater politicization of the faculty. Nevertheless, there are some fantastic people present who take time out of their day to see to your requests unlike some universities where the process is conducted from a financial perspective than a human one.Narcissus