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2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees of Columbia College () is $21,450. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than the average tuition ($17,963) of private community colleges in South Carolina.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Columbia College. Then, we compare its costs to South Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.
In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
Cost of AttendanceComparisonTuition Trends
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$21,450
Books & Supplies$960
On-Campus Living Costs$13,490
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,480
Average Financial Aid$11,239
Cost of Attendance$35,900
After Financial Aid$24,661
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,200
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Columbia College$21,450
Private Community Colleges in South Carolina$17,963
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$19,777
Tuition Trends

Application Requirements

Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankRequired
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered
Columbia College requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and Recommendations to its applicants. The school recommends submitting High School GPA, High School Rank, and High School Record (or Transcript). The following table summarizes the admission requirements to apply to Columbia College.

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Columbia College offers Bachelor's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED5
Total ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED53
The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes. "Only in Classroom" means that the program is offered only on-site classes and "not offered" means that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Natural Resources and Conservation
Communication and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Work and Family Studies
English Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
Human Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Business

Student Population

There are 1,514 students at Columbia College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 203 male students and 1,186 female students are attending the school. The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,3891,017372
Male Students20313370
Female Students1,186884302

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Columbia College, there are 1,514 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,207 students were attending classes through distance learning (796 students are enrolled exclusively and 411 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,514
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses796
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses411
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses307

School Profile and Academic Overview

Columbia College is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Columbia, South Carolina. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $21,450 on average. It offers 64 degree programs through 53 Bachelor's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 10 programs (5 Bachelor's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $36,200. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other) program shows the highest salary with $44,700 after graduating from Columbia College.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Typefour-years, private (not-for-profit)
Address1301 Columbia College Dr, Columbia, SC
Phone803-786-3012
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »$21,450
Acceptance Rate98.12%
Student Population »1,514 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »55%
Transfer-out Rate32%
Retention Rate55% (Full-time)
38% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$11,239
Students to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,200
Average Salary by Field of Study$19,700 - $44,700

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