School Overview

Columbia College has a United Methodist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Columbia, SC). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1301 Columbia College Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
Main Phone: (803) 786-3012
Web Site: www.columbiacollegesc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,305 (full-time equivalent) students. 96.8% of students attend full-time, while 3.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1 male students and 252 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 0.4% of the student body, while females made up 99.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (43)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Enterprise Management

• Journalism
• Specialized Communication

• Other Computer Science

• Other Education
• Special Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language
• Other English Language And Literature

• Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
• Other Health Care

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Family Development

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Dance
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Religion

• Chemistry

• Community Psychology
• General Psychology

• Other Public Public Service
• Social Work

• Religious Education
• Religious Music

School Accreditation

Columbia College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Columbia College is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Columbia College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Independent (for track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.