Overview

Columbia College - South Carolina 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, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health Care Administration/management
Pre-nursing Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Business Analytics
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Forensic Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Human Services, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dance, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,175

Applied

2,134

Accepted

1,173

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,698

Females Applied

1,663

Females Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

464

Males Applied

458

Males Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

2.97

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

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

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	520	460	590
SAT Math	510	390	550
ACT Composite	15	14	18

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

20,450

Private

Fees

800

Full-time student fees

8,400

Room & board

4,150

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

15,145

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,874

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,896

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,187

Avg. Loan Aid

6,885

Avg. Grant Aid

12,304

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

62%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,173

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.39%
Black or African American	38.29%
White or Caucasian	39.26%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.79%
Asian	1.76%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	1.41%
Other	7.04%

Gender

Male (16.03%)

Female (83.97%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing 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, Moms Day and SpearsFest

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
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Swimming And Diving	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

78

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 48

Part-time - 30

Male - 69

Female - 110