Overview
Student Population
| Location | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Online | columbiasc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Columbia, South Carolina, Columbia College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,278 prospective students applied, and 1,260 were granted admission. Of those admitted 210 enrolled in the school. 1,017 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 372 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $20,080 plus fees of $800. Columbia College is ranked 898 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Columbia College is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Columbia College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#898 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#522 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#11 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#18 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 820/1050 |
| ACT | 17/20 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $800 |
| Room and Board | $8,320 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,358 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,798 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Business | 12% |
| Human Services | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217934 IPEDS survey data for Columbia College.
Current students may use the Columbia College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.