Columbia College South Carolina: Review & Facts

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Columbia College South Carolina is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,515 students enrolled. This college was established in 1854 and is one of the 10 colleges and schools located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Columbia College is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Columbia College South Carolina will give you the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
58
Columbia College South Carolina follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 58 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Criminal Justice, Medical, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Columbia College South Carolina is low at 55% (way below South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
55%
Bad
The graduation rate at Columbia College is average: 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Columbia College South Carolina is good: 11:1. Learn more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high, about $18,000 per year. The additional fees at Columbia College (not included in tuition costs) are around $800; which totals $18,800 a year.

Read the details about Columbia College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
98%
Easy
According to government data, 2,176 applications were submitted and 2,135 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

Columbia College South Carolina might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Columbia College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
Columbia College South Carolina offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Columbia College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Columbia College South Carolina provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 700 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- roughly $4,200 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Columbia College South Carolina. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Columbia College South Carolina appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Columbia College South Carolina Location and Address

Postal Address:
Columbia College South Carolina
1301 Columbia College Dr
Columbia, South Carolina
29203, USA
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