Columbia College
Columbia, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,045
Graduate Enrollment: 324
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 98.59%
Male/Female: 27% / 73% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 28.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 47.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 24.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 8.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 38.2%
Black: 41.6%
Hispanic: 7.7%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 7.2%
Black: 41.6%
Hispanic: 7.7%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 7.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $34,315
In-State tuition: $20,880Out-of-State tuition: $20,880
Estimated books and supplies: $1,240 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,320 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,358 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,980 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,358 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,266 (2017)
Median Family Income: $34,742 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 49.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 70.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,750 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $241 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,935 |
| $30k-48k | $23,702 |
| $48k-75k | $23,406 |
| $75k-110k | $20,867 |
| $110k+ | $25,507 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 49%6-year graduation rate: 54%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,750 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,333 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,953 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,270 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 45.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 55.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 65.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 32.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 36.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,866 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $38,534 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 20 | $28,644 | $232 | $38,217 ($3,185) | $43,124 ($3,594) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 30 | $220 | $43,890 ($3,658) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 13 | $38,210 ($3,184) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 16 | $28,000 | $282 | $36,143 ($3,012) | $34,568 ($2,881) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 29 | $220 | $44,155 ($3,680) | $45,631 ($3,803) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 20 | $23,600 | $213 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Behavioral Sciences. | 17 | $33,539 | $199 | $30,709 ($2,559) | $33,045 ($2,754) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 22 | $30,494 | $248 | $21,722 ($1,810) | $33,670 ($2,806) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 25 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 109 | $26,773 | $204 | $45,467 ($3,789) | $52,561 ($4,380) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 25 | $164 | $53,346 ($4,446) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Homeland Security. | 40 | $27,855 | $266 | $60,336 ($5,028) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 27 | $28,674 | $220 | $30,274 ($2,523) | $35,384 ($2,949) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 12 | $27,000 | $255 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 30 | $27,000 | $223 | $37,919 ($3,160) | $53,511 ($4,459) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $52,641Full time faculty: 38%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $20,556,952 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $25,999,635 (2022)