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Columbia College

Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit
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At a glance

93.9%

Acceptance rate

$23,650

Avg net price

1,245

Enrollment

Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Bachelor’s 354Master’s 250
Bachelor’s 57Master’s 33
Bachelor’s 57Master’s 16
Bachelor’s 55Master’s 184
Bachelor’s 47Master’s 17
Bachelor’s 44Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 17Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 15Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 14Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 12Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 11Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 10Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 4Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 3Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 3Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 3Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 1Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 1Master’s None reported
College athletics

Athletic participation

269 unique student-athletes · 18 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Rolling admission

No deadline

FAFSA due Aug 1

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$21,414
Required fees
$800
Food and housing
$9,390
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$5,444
Total
$38,048
Total by year
  1. $33,76219–20
  2. $35,35820–21
  3. $35,79821–22
  4. $38,73222–23
  5. $35,90023–24
  6. $38,04824–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $23,650 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation48%
6-year graduation53%
Retention rate53%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$41,338
Median debt$22,750
Campus
Enrollment1,245
Student-faculty ratio11:1
SettingCity

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