Columbia College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$17,791
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About Columbia College
Columbia College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Columbia, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 979, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The college offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $17,791.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
97% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
59% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
66% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-20
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 820-1050
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards1k
Students enrolled
81%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
39%
Black
39%
Unknown
12%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
86%
Socio-economic diversity
67% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
6
Total Online Enrollment
988
Percent of Programs Online
90% On-campus
10% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 6% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 33% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $17,791 | $17,791 |
| Graduate | $10,671 | $10,671 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,268 |
| On-campus room and board | $8,300 |
| On-campus other expenses | $5,100 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $5,696 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $8,144 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,090 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $32,459 | $32,459 |
| Off-campus without family | $32,899 | $32,899 |
| Off-campus with family | $24,149 | $24,149 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
89%
State Grant Aid
75%
Institution Grant Aid
93%
Pell Grant
67%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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