Columbia College
Private nonprofit, 4-year
1301 Columbia College Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
Quick Facts
1,245
Total Enrollment
96%
Acceptance Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
$45,863
Median Earnings (6yr)
$21,450
In-State Tuition
$23,650
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Columbia College
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1301 Columbia College Dr |
| City | Columbia, SC |
| ZIP Code | 29203 |
| County | Richland County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: William T. Bogart (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,245 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 82% |
| Male | 18% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 38.1% |
| Black | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 11.0% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.7% |
| Unknown | 8.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 43.2% |
| Part-Time Students | 27.2% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$21,450
In-State Tuition
$21,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,840
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,650
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 53% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 70% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 53% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $22,750 |
| Median Total Debt | $14,750 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $34,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 44% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $23,126 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $20,687 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $22,849 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $26,163 |
| $110,001+ | $27,106 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$45,863
6 Years After
$40,843
8 Years After
$41,338
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $30,981 | 75th percentile: $60,246
Earnings by Family Income Background
$37,789
Low Income
$50,040
Middle Income
$49,842
High Income
Student Outcomes
53%
Full-Time Retention
45%
Part-Time Retention
53%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,671
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$7,505
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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