InkboundCollege Soccer Programs in South Carolina (2027)
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South Carolina has 54 college soccer programs at 31 schools: 21 NCAA D1, 22 NCAA D2, 1 NCAA D3, 4 NAIA, and 6 Junior College. That includes 26 men's teams and 28 women's teams across 14 conferences. Every program below links to a page with its coaching staff, roster link and school data.
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Recruiting in South Carolina
South Carolina is spread across levels. NCAA Division II is the largest group with 22 programs, followed by NCAA Division I with 21 and Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) with 6. That mix gives in state players realistic options at more than one level.
There are 21 NCAA Division I programs in the state. 1 Division III program offers a no athletic scholarship route where academic and need based aid drive the cost. 6 junior college programs give players a two year development and transfer path.
Programs in South Carolina compete in 14 conferences. The largest in the state by program count is the Conference Carolinas with 10 programs based here. 53 of the 54 programs have a head coach on record in our data, and each program page lists the full coaching staff we have.
NCAA Division I soccer programs in South Carolina
21 programs. See every NCAA Division I program nationally.
NCAA Division II soccer programs in South Carolina
22 programs. See every NCAA Division II program nationally.
NCAA Division III soccer programs in South Carolina
1 program. See every NCAA Division III program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Jones University | Men's | Independent | Greenville |
NAIA soccer programs in South Carolina
4 programs. See every NAIA program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College South Carolina | Men's | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Columbia |
| Columbia College South Carolina | Women's | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Columbia |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | Men's | Continental Athletic Conference | Spartanburg |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | Women's | Continental Athletic Conference | Spartanburg |
Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) soccer programs in South Carolina
6 programs. See every Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Lancaster Campus | Men's | Region 10 | Lancaster |
| University of South Carolina Lancaster Campus | Women's | Region 10 | Lancaster |
| University of South Carolina Salkehatchie | Men's | Region 10 | Allendale |
| University of South Carolina Sumter | Men's | Region 10 | Sumter |
| University of South Carolina Sumter | Women's | Region 10 | Sumter |
| University of South Carolina Union | Men's | Region 10 | Union |
Conferences with soccer programs in South Carolina
14 conferences have at least one member in South Carolina.
- Appalachian Athletic Conference
- Atlantic Coast Conference
- Big South Conference
- Coastal Athletic Association
- Conference Carolinas
- Continental Athletic Conference
- Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
- Peach Belt Conference
- Region 10
- South Atlantic Conference
- Southeastern Conference
- Southern Conference
- Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Sun Belt Conference
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college soccer programs are in South Carolina?
- South Carolina has 54 college soccer programs at 31 schools, counting men's and women's teams separately: 21 NCAA D1, 22 NCAA D2, 1 NCAA D3, 4 NAIA, and 6 Junior College.
- How many D1 soccer programs are in South Carolina?
- There are 21 NCAA Division I soccer programs in South Carolina. Each one is listed in the Division I table on this page with its conference and city.
- Which conferences have soccer teams in South Carolina?
- 14 conferences have at least one member soccer program in South Carolina: Appalachian Athletic Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big South Conference, Coastal Athletic Association, Conference Carolinas, and Continental Athletic Conference and 8 others.
- Are there junior college soccer programs in South Carolina?
- Yes. South Carolina has 6 junior college soccer programs. Junior college is a two year path that many players use to develop and then transfer to a four year school.
- How many men's and women's soccer teams are in South Carolina?
- South Carolina has 26 men's college soccer teams and 28 women's college soccer teams in our data.
- Do college soccer coaches in South Carolina recruit players from in state?
- Many programs recruit heavily from their own state and region, especially at the Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college levels. South Carolina has 54 programs that a local player can reach without leaving the state, and each program page lists the coaching staff to contact.
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