2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Columbia College is $21,450. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,216.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $24,633 based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,775.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
Undergraduate$21,450
Graduate$15,216
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Undergraduate$24,633
Graduate$16,775
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Columbia College is 98.12% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 8.90%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,030.
The average graduation rate is 55%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,514 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
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 the Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other) program shows the highest salary with $44,700 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 Columbia Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »98.12% Acceptance Rate / 8.90% Yield
Test Scores »1,030 SAT / 16 ACT
Graduation Rate »55%
Transfer-out Rate32%
Retention Rate55%(full-time), 38% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »1,514 (1,173 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$11,239
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,200
Average Salary by Field of Study$19,700 - $44,700

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Columbia College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Columbia
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
Columbia provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at Columbia
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Columbia. Columbia College is religiously affiliated with United Methodist. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 618. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,250.
Columbia Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationUnited Methodist
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity618

Columbia College Directory Information

Address1301 Columbia College Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
Phone803-786-3012
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (smaller programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

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