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Columbia College

Columbia, SC

Columbia College

Columbia, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$27,658

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

21%

male

79%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

93%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,474
Declined 160
Total Received 2,634
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Enrollment

1,391

undergraduate students

334

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.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,725
Established in 1854
Coeducational Women Only
Religious affiliation Methodist

Social Media

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

no
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.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

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

Admit Rate

93%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,474
Declined 160
Total Received 2,634

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$12,718

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $22,214
Housing $5,000
Food $4,390
Additional fees $5,444
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $38,048
Average Financial Aid - $12,718
Total with Avg. Aid $25,330

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
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/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
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Fire Science/Fire-fighting yes
Forensic Psychology 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
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Social Work yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
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Programs Offered

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

1,725

total students

83%

in-state

17%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

81%

1,391
students

Female
79%
1,103

Male
21%
288

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

69%

958
students

Female
76%
726

Male
24%
232

31%

433
students

Female
87%
377

Male
13%
56

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
39%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
37%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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