Columbia College - South Carolina: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4368 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1214 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1139 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #2 of 6 | In Columbia |
| #668 of 1,060 | For Plastic Surgery |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 1,268
- Graduates
- 304
- Male:Female Ratio
- 16:84
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.columbiasc.edu
Columbia College - South Carolina Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Columbia College - South Carolina has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95% | 96% |
| Applicants | 2,163 | 522 | 1,601 |
| Admissions | 2,072 | 497 | 1,544 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 193 | 49 | 144 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 1 | 10 |
23 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
836 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 638 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 558 (36%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 163 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 143 (9%) |
| Asian | 30 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 16 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 6 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Columbia College - South Carolina is $23,920 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,126 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,687 |
| $48-75K | $22,849 |
| $75-110K | $26,163 |
| $110K+ | $27,106 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $20,650 | $14,587 |
| Tuition in-state | $20,650 | $14,587 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,650 | $14,587 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | $629 |
| Fee in-state | $800 | $629 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 | $629 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 618 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,550 |
| Room charge | $4,180 |
| Meal charge | $4,370 |
Columbia College - South Carolina majors
Columbia College - South Carolina has granted 225 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 234 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Columbia College - South Carolina.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | 150 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 30 | 10 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | 15 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | 13 |
| Psychology, General | 20 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 15 | |
| Education, General | 13 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Social Work | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 8 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 8 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 7 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | |
| Accounting | 4 | |
| Dance, General | 4 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 4 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 3 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 2 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | |
| Business Analytics | 1 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Public Health, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 225 | 234 |
Columbia College - South Carolina has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 53% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Columbia College - South Carolina has published 1,292 scientific papers with 29,878 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Chemistry, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 166 |
| 1993 | 11 | 250 |
| 1994 | 13 | 166 |
| 1995 | 10 | 191 |
| 1996 | 9 | 234 |
| 1997 | 5 | 205 |
| 1998 | 17 | 211 |
| 1999 | 20 | 247 |
| 2000 | 17 | 316 |
| 2001 | 15 | 296 |
| 2002 | 23 | 317 |
| 2003 | 19 | 403 |
| 2004 | 16 | 387 |
| 2005 | 15 | 506 |
| 2006 | 35 | 539 |
| 2007 | 14 | 635 |
| 2008 | 49 | 658 |
| 2009 | 23 | 750 |
| 2010 | 44 | 834 |
| 2011 | 44 | 980 |
| 2012 | 48 | 1085 |
| 2013 | 71 | 1079 |
| 2014 | 47 | 1178 |
| 2015 | 36 | 1361 |
| 2016 | 35 | 1336 |
| 2017 | 40 | 1341 |
| 2018 | 25 | 1335 |
| 2019 | 22 | 1746 |
| 2020 | 38 | 1492 |
| 2021 | 17 | 1655 |
| 2022 | 20 | 1464 |
| 2023 | 40 | 1434 |
| 2024 | 23 | 1289 |
Notable alumni
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Jenn Colella
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Jennifer Lin Colella is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her work in musical theatre.
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Carol Miller
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Carol Miller is an American farmer, educator, and politician who has represented West Virginia's 1st congressional district since 2019. The district, numbered as the 3rd district from 2019 to 2023, covers the southern half of the state, including Huntington, Charleston, Bluefield, and Beckley.
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Bettye Ackerman
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Bettye Louise Ackerman was an American actress primarily known for her work on television.
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Karen J. Williams
- Occupations
- judge
- Biography
-
Karen Johnson Williams was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, appointed in 1992 and served as its Chief Judge from 2007 until her retirement in 2009. Williams was mentioned as a potential nominee to the United States Supreme Court during the administration of George W. Bush.
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Jane Herlong
- Years
- 1956-.. (age 69)
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestant
- Biography
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Jane Jenkins Herlong is an American humorist, author, speaker and the winner of the Miss South Carolina 1979 pageant.
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Mary Simms Oliphant
- Years
- 1891-1988 (aged 97)
- Occupations
- historian
- Biography
-
Mary Chevillette Simms Oliphant was a South Carolina historian.
General info
| Founded | 1854 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | August to April. Also Summer Session (May - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 227 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1301 Columbia College Dr Columbia, South Carolina, 29203 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 137,000 |
| Phone | 8037863012 |