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Columbia College

Columbia, SC·Private·~94% acceptance

Columbia College is a private college based in Columbia, SC. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 94% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $18,408 per year. About 45% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $41,338 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$18,408/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $35,258
Aid cuts ~$16,850/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
RD
Jan 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.09–3.59
SAT (middle 50%)850–1140
ACT (middle 50%)14–18
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
45%
graduation rate
60%
freshman retention
$45,863
median earnings, 6yr
$41,338
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia College's acceptance rate?
Columbia College admits about 94% of applicants.
How much does Columbia College cost?
At Columbia College, the average net price after aid is about $18,408 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $35,258 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Columbia College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 850–1140 on the SAT and 14–18 on the ACT.
What are Columbia College's application deadlines?
Columbia College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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