Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · 4-year
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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.
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Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.
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Columbia College reported a 95.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Columbia College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Columbia, SC. The historical average net price is $18,408 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.
95.8%
2,163 applicants
N/A
Combined score
N/A
Composite score
$18,408
After financial aid
45.1%
Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort
60.4%
N/A
1,343
Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Columbia College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $17,541 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $17,017 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,816 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $22,928 |
| $110,000+ | $20,399 |
| Major | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Education | 51 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | 37 |
| Homeland Security & Criminal Justice | 35 |
| Health Professions | 33 |
| Psychology | 31 |
| Public Administration & Social Services | 15 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 |
| Parks, Recreation & Fitness | 8 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | 6 |
| Family & Consumer Sciences | 5 |
Official website: https://www.columbiasc.edu/
Admissions: https://www.columbiasc.edu/admissions
Columbia College reported a 96% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,163. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.
The historical 96% acceptance rate suggests Columbia College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.
The stored historical average net price at Columbia College is $18,408 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $13,961 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.
The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Columbia College is 45%. its stored first-year retention rate is 60%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.
Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.
Columbia College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid April 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Columbia College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.
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