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Columbia College

Columbia, South Carolina 29203

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Columbia College is a private institution in Columbia with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,338 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,650.

Established
1754
Type
Private

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96%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,245Students
11:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$41,338Earnings 10yr
$23,650Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Columbia College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$21,450
Room & Board$8,550
Books & Supplies$960
Total Cost of Attendance$37,840
Average Net Price$23,650
Median Debt at Graduation$22,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,126
$30–48K$20,687
$48–75K$22,849
$75–110K$26,163
$110K+$27,106

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,650

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

30.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,245
Gender Split
82% / 18%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Black 38%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.5%
Freshman Retention52.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,863
8 Years$40,843
10 Years$41,338

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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