Columbia College

Columbia, SC
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Acceptance Rate
96%
Enrollment
1,245
Graduation Rate
53%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,338
Retention Rate
53%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$21,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,450
Avg Net Price
$23,650
Room & Board
$8,550
Total COA
$37,840
Median Debt
$22,750

Net Price by Family Income

$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
Pell Grant Rate: 53%
Federal Loan Rate: 70%

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Sticker Price$30,000
Estimated Net Price$23,650 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
53%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,338
Retention Rate
53%
Median Debt
$22,750

Top Programs

Education
17.0%
Criminal Justice
17.0%
Business & Marketing
12.8%
Health Professions
12.3%
Psychology
11.5%
Biology
4.7%
Public Administration & Social Services
4.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.4%
Computer Science
3.0%
Interdisciplinary Studies
2.6%

Demographics

Men 18%Women 82%
White
38.1%
Black
37.5%
Hispanic
11.0%
Asian
2.3%
Two or More
0.5%
International
0.7%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.