Columbia College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	618
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	99%
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, Columbia College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 99% indicates that Columbia College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Columbia College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Columbia College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Columbia College is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Columbia College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,880

Cost of attendance at Columbia College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,880

Cost of attendance at Columbia College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Columbia College received on average $13,663 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,663

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	80	67%	$5,335	$426,810
Other Federal Grant	81	68%	$5,640	$456,810
State Grant/Scholarships	78	65%	$5,636	$439,610
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	114	95%	$6,279	$715,858
Total Grant & Scholarships	118	98%	$13,663	$1,612,278

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Columbia College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Columbia College students is 54.4%.

54.4%

African American 46.8% 29 students
white 59.8% 55 students
unknown 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 70.0% 7 students
International Students 50.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 28.6% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Appalachian Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Appalachian Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Columbia College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Columbia College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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