Columbia College
- 4/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Columbia, SC
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0 reviews
Overview
Total enrollment
1,725- Location Columbia, South Carolina
- Website columbiasc.edu
- Type Private 4 Year
- Setting Midsize City
- Religious Affiliation United Methodist
- Size Small
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
Columbia College, located in the heart of South Carolina's capital city, operates as a private liberal arts institution that transitioned from a women's college to become fully coeducational in 2020. The 50-acre urban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1854 by the Methodist Church, the college maintains selective admission standards and emphasizes undergraduate programs in education, business, and healthcare disciplines. The campus provides traditional dormitory housing for residential students, while its location two miles from downtown Columbia offers access to internship opportunities and cultural amenities in the metropolitan area.
Ratings
Columbia College is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.
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Overall Rating4 out of 10
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Academics3 out of 10
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Resources4 out of 10
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Outcomes4 out of 10
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Value2 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for Columbia College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due -
- Enrollment Rate 8.5%
- Application Fee $0
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
$22,214Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Columbia College are Education, Psychology, and Business. 20% of students major in Education, 12% in Psychology, and 12% in Business.
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Education 20%
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Psychology 12%
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Business 12%
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Human Services 9%
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Visual and Performing Arts 9%
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217934.
GPA calculator: Columbia College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026