Columbia, SC
87%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 458 |
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| Declined | + 68 |
| Total Received | 526 |
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| SAT | 5117 |
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| ACT | 3850 |
Columbia, founded in 1854, is a church-affiliated college for women. Its 33-acre campus is located on the north side of Columbia.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 1,588 |
| Established in | 1854 |
| Coeducational | Women's College |
| Religious affiliation | Methodist |
| Accredited by |
• CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
33-acre campus in Columbia (population: 134,309). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
| Application fee | |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
May 1 (priority deadline) August 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Recommended |
87%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 458 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 68 |
| Total Received | 526 |
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Julie A. King
Director of Admissions
P: 800 277-1301
F: 803 786-3674
admissions@columbiasc.edu
| Tuition | $19,500 |
| Room & board | $7,900 |
| Total | $27,400 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $20,642 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $6,758 |
75%
$20,642
Need-based
| Federal | $3,018,418 |
| State | $2,720,068 |
| Institutional | $6,085,656 |
| Other external | $947,666 |
| Total | $12,771,808 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $517,853 |
| Institutional | $1,261,191 |
| Other external | $537,793 |
| Total | $2,316,837 |
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29%
97%
Transfer applicants accepted
51%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
33
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 11 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Bulgaria Germany Ireland South Korea Vietnam The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
LaNae Briggs Budden
Dean of Students
803 786-3856
lrbriggs@columbiasc.edu
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