Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Columbia College is 98.12% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.90%. 466 men and 1,697 women applied to Columbia and 460 men and 1,662 women students were accepted.
Among them, 54 men and 136 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Columbia.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,176 | 466 | 1,697 | 0 | 13 |
| Admitted | 2,135 | 460 | 1,662 | 0 | 13 |
| Enrolled | 190 | 54 | 136 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 98.12% | 98.71% | 97.94% | - | 100.00% |
| Yield | 8.90% | 11.74% | 8.18% | - | 0.00% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 13 students (7% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 12 students (6%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Columbia.
The median SAT score is 1,030 with 520 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 550 and 25th percentile is 390 .
The median ACT composite score is 16 with 75th percentile score of 18 and 25th percentile score of 14 at Columbia. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 13.
The SAT and ACT scores at Columbia College are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,083, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 850 | 1030 | 1140 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 520 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 510 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| ACT English | 11 | 13 | 15 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 190 first-year students enrolled in Columbia. The proportion of full-time students is 89.47% and part-time students is 10.53%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 28.42% and women students is 71.58%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Columbia.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 190 | 54 | 136 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 170 | 47 | 123 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 20 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Columbia. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Columbia College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Columbia.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.columbiasc.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://admissions.columbiasc.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master |