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Columbia College - South Carolina
Columbia College - South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC . 4 Year 3.6
#2304 in Best Colleges in America
1301 COLUMBIA COLLEGE DR COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Overview

Columbia College South Carolina is a private liberal arts college founded in 1854, located in Columbia, South Carolina, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church.With a philosophy of “not who, but what,” the college emphasizes character, intelligence, and faith, and is committed to producing socially responsible graduates with a strong sense of leadership.The School offers more than 30 undergraduate majors in business, education, psychology, criminology, health sciences and other fields. The curriculum is flexible and supports full-time, evening and online learning to meet the needs of different students.The school is known for its small class sizes and close student-faculty interaction, as well as its focus on practical experience and leadership development, with particular strengths in teacher certification and trauma-informed education.Additionally, Columbia College South Carolina's beautiful campus environment and amenities provide a supportive and resourceful learning platform for students.

Rankings

  • 320

    #320 in Best College Food in America

  • 2304

    #2304 in Best Colleges in America

  • 369

    #369 in Best College Dorms in America

  • Best College Food in America 320 of 1,361
  • Best College Dorms in America 369 of 1,363
  • Safest College Campuses in America 591 of 1,306

Academics

  • CAcademics
  • BValue
  • BDiversity
  • C+Campus
  • C+Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • C+Location
  • B+Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    48 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    27 Graduates
  • Business
    22 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    18 Graduates
  • Homeland Security and Disaster Management
    18 Graduates
  • Biology
    15 Graduates
  • Speech Language Pathology
    15 Graduates
  • Community Organization and Advocacy
    14 Graduates
  • Psychology
    13 Graduates
  • Education
    10 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 99%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    1
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    5

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $13,663
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    54%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    727 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    338
  • Undergrads Over 25
    40%
  • Pell Grant
    67%
  • Varsity Athletes
    30%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Appalachian Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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