South Carolina

Columbia College

Columbia, South Carolina

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1854Midsize citySEVP certified
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About

Columbia College is a private college in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1854 by the United Methodist Church as a women's liberal arts college, Columbia College became fully coeducational in 2020 welcoming its first coed residential class in fall 2021. It also offers evening, graduate, and online programs for women and men.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$24,436
Estimated total for international students
US$38,048
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
1,343
Graduate students
334
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
94%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$46,266

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (57)

Bachelor's degrees44 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceData AnalyticsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInternational BusinessLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees8 subjects
Biology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates3 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Graduate certificates1 subject
Education, Other

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.