Columbia College

Columbia, SC

Columbia College

Columbia, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$26,390

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
460
75th
550
25th
390
75th
15
25th
11
75th
16
25th
15
75th
18
25th
14
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undergraduateRatios

16%

male

84%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,135
Declined 41
Total Received 2,176
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Private

1,173

undergraduate students

341

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1854, Columbia College is a private, four-year, religiously affiliated college that is known for its strong academic program and its commitment to the arts. It is located on a 50-acre campus in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,514
Established in 1854
Coeducational Women Only
Religious affiliation Methodist

Social Networks

50-acre campus in Columbia (population: 133,114). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Drive
Columbia, SC
29203

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
37%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
83%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
15%
Top 1/2
63%
Bottom 1/2
37%
Bottom 1/4
14%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
460
75th
550
25th
390
75th
15
25th
11
75th
16
25th
15
75th
18
25th
14

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,135
Declined 41
Total Received 2,176

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$11,239

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $21,450
Housing $4,180
Food $4,370
Additional fees $4,940
Books & supplies $960
Total $35,900
Average Financial Aid - $11,239
Total with Avg. Aid $24,661

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,525,812
State $2,440,334
Institutional $2,137,964
Other external $40,301
Total $7,144,411

Non-need-based

Federal
State $203,937
Institutional $606,292
Other external $17,300
Total $827,529

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 803 786-3612
F: 803 786-3560
fa@columbiasc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes
Basketball yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business Analytics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Education, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family and Community Services yes
Fashion Merchandising yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Fire Science/Fire-fighting yes
Forensic Psychology yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Nursing Studies yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
Social Work yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Disaster/emergency Management
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy

1,514

total students

77%

in-state

23%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

77%

1,173
students

Female
84%
985

Male
16%
188

23%

341
students

Female
87%
296

Male
13%
45

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

67%

790
students

Female
84%
662

Male
16%
128

33%

383
students

Female
84%
323

Male
16%
60

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
37%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
38%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 10
Countries most often represented Mongolia
Nigeria
Serbia
Vietnam
Zimbabwe
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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