About Columbia College-Columbia, SC

Founded in 1854, Columbia College-Columbia, SC. is a Private college. Located in South Carolina, which is a city setting in South Carolina, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,456 full time undergraduate students, and 132 full time graduate students.

The Columbia College-Columbia, SC Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 71 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Columbia College-Columbia, SC include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate87%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range840-1050
ACT Range18-24

Admissions at CC are considered Less Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 28 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

81% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 55% were in the top quarter, and 19% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Columbia College-Columbia, SC.

7%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
47%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
53%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
70%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
7%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
73%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
33%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
40%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
27%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
60%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
27%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
7%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
47%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
53%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
70%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
7%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
73%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
33%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
40%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
27%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
60%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
27%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    30 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    22 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    36 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    38 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    38 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 76 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    38 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    38 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    38 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

Columbia College-Columbia, SC REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Columbia College-Columbia, SC?

15 Students rated Columbia College-Columbia, SC

Beverly - 07/24/2024

After my first year at this college, I can say that it was stressful. Before I entered the campus, I was told a few things of actual importance. For instance, when it came to fees and tuition, I was told that aid would cover everything only to find it only covered 2/3 of the tuition. The faculty of any issues rarely informed me, I had to figure them out myself. Multiple times throughout the academic year I nearly couldn't make it financially for the next semester and it was ignored. I was scared and alone and the faculty members who told my parents that I was an adult under their care treated us freshmen as children when it came to wondering where our aide went and then as adults when giving our money to them. Don't come here unless you want a ton of stress.

khailen - 11/23/2019

Columbia College is a private institution

Dorri - 07/05/2019

They teach us to have a Can-do attitude, capable, caring, cerebral, good with children, class clown, community service oriented, compassionate, competent, concerned about others, confident, conscientious, considerate, courageous, creative, curious ...

Tia - 05/13/2019

I loved my time at Columbia College, the experience, the family oriented environment and focus on academics were amazing. Columbia College provides incoming students and freshman with the ability to fellowship with other students and teachers in order to prepare them for college life and make it less overwhelming. The college is a well known all girls Methodist school, that provides great culture and comradery amongst the students and teachers alike. The small class sizes ensures that the focus is always on the students needs and that each student is known by their teacher, and not just a seat filler or number. I would recommend Columbia College to all young and older ladies who are looking into colleges and even men (men are able to attend at night), it will be one of the best decisions made in life and for their career.

Columbia College-Columbia, SC FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Columbia College-Columbia, SC?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Columbia College-Columbia, SC is 87%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The advice that I would give myself as a high school senior if I was able to go back in time would be, prepare yourself for college life mentally and financially. I would have advised myself to seek out more scholarships and grants and to utilize student loans as a last resort. My main concern would be school first and then concentrate on work after I've obtained my career. I started at a technical college which allowed me to save money. I obtained two Associates Degrees and decided to further my education to obtain a Bachelor's. My goal after obtaining my Associate's Degree was to land a job making a lot of money. I lost focus of my goals of furthering my education to obtain a higher degree. I don't regret the way that my life has turned out. I'm happy with my life; my husband and my two daughters that I am setting an example for. I trust and believe that I am where I should be; majoring in Behavioral Science. Obtaining this degree is more meaningful now that I can ever began to imagine.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    The women of Columbia College are committed, confident, courageous, and competent.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    They have a great program for Physical Therapy Assistant Program and they are determine to give their students the best education they can give.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I have to say the worst thing about Columbia College is the food. It's not necessarily the food itself, but the lack of variety and the hours of operation. Due to being a small college, our cafeteria is only open certain hours. Being an athlete, it is very difficult to get a meal after practice or a game. Due the number of students enrolled, there is not a need for a wide variety of food. Our cafeteria is not equal to one at a larger university where there are many many choices.

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  6. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Columbia College is focused on their students. We are treated as individuals and not as numbers. The teachers and staff build a rapport and know you by name.

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for its strong leadership roles for women.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    We are unique because we are an all girls College in the middle of a really rough neighborhood. The students on our campus know where we are and we still take pride in our school. This school is big on nuturing friendships and making sure that we as students become better people education, mentally, physically, and spiritually wise. We look out for each other everyday.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Well, if you are a girl, this would be the best college to attend since this is an all girls school. Boys can attend here too, but only during the evening classes. There are not many courses to take here, but if you do want to go to this college, business, economics, law, and others around that field are predominate at this school. I'll have to admit to you however, that this was not my first choice in finding a college, but I am very glad that I did come to this school.

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is the financial aid. It is often difficult to understand, obtain, and has frequent changes throughout the semester.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known how to search for and secure more scholarships. Had I known more, I would have left college with less debt.

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  12. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is very diverse.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who likes big schools. Someone who like partying. Someone who wants to have a lot of on campus activities. Someone who enjoys sports and attending sports activities.

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Student Body

Students

73%

female

27%

male

1,456

Total Undergrad Enrollment

132

Total Grad Students

12%

Out-Of-State

84%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

50

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

44%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
33%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
55%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Columbia College-Columbia, SC receive some sort of financial aid. 49% were awarded federal grants. While 70% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$28,900

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,182

Books and Supplies

$7,650

Room and Board

37,732

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,675
$30 - $48K
$15,297
$48 - $75K
$16,963
$75 - $110K
$16,982
$110K & UP
$20,933

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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