Columbia College
Columbia, SC
1,379
Students
20,052
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
86%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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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
Columbia, SC 29203
United States
Contact
Mr. Ryan Longe
Director of Admissions Operations
Email: rlonge@columbiasc.edu
Phone: 803-786-3871
Director of Admissions Operations
Email: rlonge@columbiasc.edu
Phone: 803-786-3871
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations Related |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism Related |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Special Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Public Health |
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| Public Health Education And Promotion |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Respiratory Care Therapy |
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| Speech-language Pathology |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Behavioral Sciences |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Community Organization And Advocacy |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Crisis/emergency/disaster Management |
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| Fire Science/firefighting |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dance |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
880
Applied
764
Accepted
1,379
Enrolled
Female Admissions
880
Females Applied
764
Females Accepted
87%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.72
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| 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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 520 | 490 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 460 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 17 | 21 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
19,500
Fees
7,900
Room & board
3,900
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
20,052
Avg. Financial Aid Package
21,723
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,312
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,810
Avg. Loan Aid
7,775
Avg. Grant Aid
8,495
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
70%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
45%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,379
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
11%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.63% |
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| Black or African American | 32.92% |
| White or Caucasian | 54.31% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 3.19% |
| Other | 1.31% |
Gender
Male (25.67%)
Female (74.33%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 29% |
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
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 |
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| 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 |
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| Basketball | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Golf | No | |
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| Lacrosse | No | |
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| Soccer | No | |
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| Softball | No | |
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| Swimming And Diving | No | |
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| Tennis | No | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Volleyball | No | |
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Faculty
109
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 55
Part-time - 54
Male - 26
Female - 83