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Columbia College
Columbia, SCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 94% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Columbia College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Columbia, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 94%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.3K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
94% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
94%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Homeland Security.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,888
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,855
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,548
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,821
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,371
Earnings 5yr: $60,613
Debt: $26,773
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,979
Earnings 5yr: $61,668
Debt: $27,000
Education, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,401
Earnings 5yr: $50,843
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,070
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,462
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,686
Earnings 5yr: $41,415
Debt: $28,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,280
Earnings 5yr: $47,742
Debt: $28,644
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,276
Earnings 5yr: $39,693
Debt: $28,674
Behavioral Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,738
Earnings 5yr: $36,262
Debt: $33,539
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $32,207
Earnings 5yr: $38,554
Debt: $30,494
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $68,038
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $42,958
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $42,435
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $38,268
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,408
In-State Tuition$22,214
Out-of-State Tuition$22,214
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
54%
Pell Grants
65%
Take Loans
44%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,863
+-10% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$41,338
Completion Signals
37%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
60%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$159/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
21%
Men79%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 21% men and 79% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
29%
Avg Family Income
$45,828
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