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Columbia College

#147 in US ranking Columbia, SC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$38,048
Tuition & fees
$24,436
Avg. aid
$12,718
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
94%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$43,897
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Columbia College?

Commencement and alumni gatherings are established occasions for the Columbia College community, connecting current students with the institution's long history. Campus performances and athletics events offer other opportunities to participate during the academic year.

Applicants interested in a particular recurring celebration should consult the current events calendar rather than assume that an event described in an older college account still takes place in the same form. The college's transition from a women's college also makes the date of a description especially relevant when evaluating older accounts of its traditions.

What are the student housing and dining options at Columbia College?

Columbia College offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coed housing, and campus dining. Housing availability does not mean that a particular room type or placement is guaranteed.

Prospective residents should review current residence options, eligibility rules, application steps, and deadlines before making enrollment plans. They should also compare meal-plan requirements with their class and work schedules. Students considering off-campus housing need to budget separately for transportation and other costs that may not appear in a residence-hall charge.

Columbia College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

21

Columbia College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
44%
Campus size
50 acres

Columbia College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Columbia College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Edens Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Columbia College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

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Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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