Columbia College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Columbia, SC. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Columbia's 2024 tuition & fees is $16,745 for the academic year 2023-2024. 79% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,239.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 1,514 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Columbia's acceptance rate is 95.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.02%.
Columbia ranked 19th in South Carolina Colleges rankings. Columbia College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Columbia College is $16,745. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,216.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,012 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,775.
| Undergraduate | $16,745 |
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| Graduate | $15,216 |
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| Undergraduate | $15,012 |
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| Graduate | $16,775 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Columbia College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Columbia
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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