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Columbia College

Columbia College is a small, private institution located in Columbia, sc. Columbia College offers undergraduate degrees in 65 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,136 undergraduates
cost $18,678 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Columbia College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 98.1%
SAT score average 972
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Columbia College is known for one of its top majors: Education, Other. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Military and Protective Services
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Education, Other
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Educational Administration and Supervision
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Homeland Security

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $18,678
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,400
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $7,042
Cost of attendance* $35,360
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $35,360 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,678
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,400
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $7,042
Cost of attendance* $35,360
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $35,360 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Columbia College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,136, with gender binary students split 16% male and 84% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
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Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1301 Columbia College Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
phone N/A
address www.columbiasc.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Columbia College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Columbia College?

Columbia College is located in Columbia, sc.

What is the acceptance rate at Columbia College? 

The acceptance rate for Columbia College is 98%.

What’s the average GPA for Columbia College?

The average high school GPA for Columbia College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Columbia College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Columbia College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $141,440.

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