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96%
Open Admissions
54%
Graduation
About Columbia College
Columbia College is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 1,245 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 96%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 54%. Graduates earn a median salary of $41,338 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $23,650 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
96%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
54%
Enrollment
1,245
Total students
Median Earnings
$41,338
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$21,450
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,450
Per year
Average Net Price
$23,650
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$21,450/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$23,650/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$94,600
10-Year Earnings
$413,380
ROI Multiple
4.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Columbia College
Student Outcomes
54%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$41k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,245
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
