Columbia College

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Columbia College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Columbia, SC. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification. Columbia College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges .

94% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,634 applied, 2,474 accepted, and 211 enrolled in Columbia. 68 men and 139 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $20,054 for undergraduate programs and $15,630 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 19.76% compared to last year at Columbia College. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

964 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $12,066. For freshmen, 182 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $13,961. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,725 students enrolled Columbia in 2025. By gender, 334 men and 1,391 women students are enrolled. There are 1,391 undergraduate and 334 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

49 Major Programs

32 programs through online 8 graduate programs Certificate Programs Bachelor's Master's Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Columbia is 37% and the transfer-out rate is 46%. The retention rate is 60% for full-time and 60% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 37% Transfer-out Rate 46% Retention Rate 60% Students to Faculty Ratio 12 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 186 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Columbia and the average faculty salary is $53,484. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. There are 317 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $56,623. Number of Faculties 186 Average Faculty Salary $53,484 Number of Staffs 317 Average Staff Salary $56,623

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Columbia, SC