# Columbia College

Columbia, SC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/columbia-college-sc

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 94% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,163 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,072 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $38,048 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $21,611 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $21,039 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $21,010 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,525 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,674 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $25,596 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,343 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 41% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,266 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,944 (FY2024) |

## What Columbia College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Considered
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 217934. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology