Columbia College
Faith-based college · Columbia, SC · 1,343 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
94%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$21,611
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$38,048
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
41%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Columbia College?
Columbia College accepts about 94 of every 100 applicants (94%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Columbia College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Columbia College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Columbia College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $38,048 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,611 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $24,436 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$24,436
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$24,436
- Room & board$10,330
- Total cost of attendance$38,048
- Average net price after grants$21,611
Popular majors
Criminal Justice, Business, Education, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology.
Columbia College FAQ
- What is Columbia College's acceptance rate?
- 94% — accessible.
- Is Columbia College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Columbia College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Columbia College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Columbia College cost?
- About $38,048 a year before aid; $21,611 on average after grants.
- What is Columbia College's FAFSA school code?
- 003430. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Columbia College receives your information.
- What is Columbia College's graduation rate?
- 41% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Columbia College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coker UniversityHartsville, SC | 94% | — | $24,908 | 37% |
| Columbia International UniversityColumbia, SC | 94% | — | $18,951 | 50% |
| Benedict CollegeColumbia, SC | 96% | — | $17,734 | 43% |
| Charleston Southern UniversityCharleston, SC | 96% | 930–1160 | $20,661 | 50% |
| Newberry CollegeNewberry, SC | 90% | — | $22,104 | 42% |
| Southern Wesleyan UniversityCentral, SC | 100% | 1040–1210 | $16,041 | 52% |