Columbia College

Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Columbia College

Columbia College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Columbia, SC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,343 students. The acceptance rate is 94%. 37% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $41,338. It has a United Church of Christ affiliation.

94%

Acceptance

$18,408

Net price

1,343

Enrollment

37%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

94%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,408

Average net price

$22,214

In-state tuition

$22,214

Out-of-state tuition

$9,390

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$35,258

Total cost of attendance

54%

Students receiving Pell grants

65%

Students with federal loans

$22,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,541

$30–48K

$17,017

$48–75K

$16,816

$75–110K

$22,928

$110K+

$20,399

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business16.1%

Criminal Justice16.1%

Education15.5%

Health & Nursing13.3%

Psychology12.4%

Biology4.8%

Parks & Recreation4.0%

Multidisciplinary3.4%

Computer Science3.1%

Visual & Performing Arts2.8%

After Graduation

$41,338

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,863

Median earnings (6 yrs)

37%

Graduation rate

60%

Retention rate

69%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,242

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,343

Total enrollment

29%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

41%

First-generation

Gender balance

79% women

21% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

40%

White

37%

Hispanic

10%

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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