Columbia College

Columbia College is a mid-size private non-profit master's university located in Columbia, South Carolina, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,343. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader South Carolina postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 94% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 94% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $16,816 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 45%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $41,338. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $22,750. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.