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Columbia College

Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Admission rate
94%
Open
Average net price
$21,611
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings
$46,266
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Columbia College is a private nonprofit college in Columbia, SC with 1,343 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $21,611 per year ($21,039 for families earning under $30,000). 41% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,266 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
94%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,163
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,072
Fall 2023
Yield
10%
of admitted students enrolled

What Columbia College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordConsidered
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$38,048
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$24,436

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$21,039
  • $30–48k$21,010
  • $48–75k$19,525
  • $75–110k$22,674
  • $110k+$25,596

Get a personal estimate with Columbia College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41%
Freshman retention
60%
Median earnings
$46,266
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,944
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,343
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
60%
  • White37%
  • Hispanic10%
  • Black40%
  • Asian2%

Columbia College FAQ

What is Columbia College's acceptance rate?+

Columbia College admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is Columbia College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Columbia College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,163 students applied to Columbia College and 2,072 were admitted; 204 enrolled.

Does Columbia College consider legacy status?+

No. Columbia College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Columbia College require an essay?+

Columbia College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Columbia College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $38,048 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,611.

What is Columbia College's graduation rate?+

41% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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