Columbia College

Overview

Columbia College is a Comprehensive institution located in Columbia, SC, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1301 Columbia College Drive
Columbia, SC  29203
United States

Contact Mr. Vincent Maloney
Dean of Enrollment Management
Email: vmaloney@columbiasc.edu
Phone: 803-786-3608

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business Administration, Management And Operations Related
Fashion Merchandising
Hospitality Administration
International Business/trade/commerce
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism Related
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Education
Elementary Education
Middle School Education
Special Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health-care Administration
Public Health
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy
Speech-language Pathology
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Fire Science/firefighting
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dance
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

819

Applied

791

Accepted

1,102

Enrolled

Female Admissions

814

Females Applied

786

Females Accepted

97%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5

Males Applied

5

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.54

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	493	430	530
SAT Math	463	410	510
ACT Composite	18	15	20

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

19,890

Private

Fees

0

Full-time student fees

8,295

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

14,022

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,988

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,975

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,800

Avg. Loan Aid

5,541

Avg. Grant Aid

10,732

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

57%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,102

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.55%
Black or African American	37.4%
White or Caucasian	34.49%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.45%
Asian	0.73%
Two or more races	3.91%
Other	16.56%

Gender

Male (16.06%)

Female (83.94%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	37%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Ludy Bowl, Follies and Mom's Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Swimming And Diving	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No

Faculty

162

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 51

Part-time - 111

Male - 53

Female - 109

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