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Columbia College - South Carolina

#15 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
  • 4 Year
  • Columbia, SC
  • 463 reviews
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      A-
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    Columbia - South Carolina is a private, Christian college located in Columbia, South Carolina. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 804 undergraduate students. The Columbia - South Carolina acceptance rate is 87%. Popular majors include Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, Social Work and Youth Services, and Communications. Graduating 49% of students, Columbia - South Carolina alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $27,400.
    About Columbia College - South Carolina...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division I
    Athletic Conference
    Appalachian Athletic Conference
    Address
    1301 Columbia College Dr
    Columbia, SC 29203
    Website
    kc.columbiasc.edu/ics/admissions
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    Columbia College - South Carolina Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    87%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    950-1120
    ACT Range
    17-21
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Test Prep

    SAT and ACT Prep Options
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,550/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,470/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    85%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.33 responses
    66%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.38 responses
    57%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.37 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      70 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      32 Graduates
    • Communications
      31 Graduates
    • Business
      23 Graduates
    • Psychology
      23 Graduates
    • Homeland Security and Disaster Management
      18 Graduates
    • Biology
      16 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      14 Graduates
    • Behavioral Sciences
      11 Graduates
    • Special Education and Teaching
      11 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    804Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    576
    Undergrads Over 25
    23%
    Pell Grant
    47%
    Varsity Athletes
    16%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 18 responses
    Report
    • Motivated
      56%
    • Fake. They pretend to be nice.
      11%
    • LIBERAL
      11%
    • Diverse
      6%
    • Laid-back
      6%
    • Lazy
      6%
    • Up-tight
      6%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    84%
    Poll
    68%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.28 responses
    Poll
    54%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.46 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 23 responses
    Report
    • Top scholars
      39%
    • Encouraging
      26%
    • Strict
      17%
    • Pushy
      13%
    • LIARS
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $34,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    49%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
    80%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.25 responses
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    Columbia College - South Carolina Reviews

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    I have enjoyed my time at Columbia College for a number of reasons. Firstly, Columbia College is a small institution that allows a close knit community to develop. The college allows students to develop a close relationship with Professors, staff members, and other students. These relationships have been extremely beneficial in my academic development.
    Secondly, Columbia College also offers students the ability to develop academically and professionally. The on-campus tutoring and professional development centres ensure that students are able to receive the help that they need at no extra cost.
    Finally, Columbia College provides a welcoming and warm community that strives to accommodate all students. The institution has a diverse population of students that are able to aid one another in understanding and adapting to the cultures around them.
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    I like it here! The professors are pretty cool. There are students, upperclassmen, that are definitely happy to help you understand. There are a lot of international students, so there's a lot of diversity on campus. The academic scene was good until the school needed to be upgraded, which means there won't be any Spanish or French majors. I'm kinda hoping they don't take music for my friend's sake. The area the college is in is a little sketchy, a bit of an understatement. There were at least 3 emails about guys running from police or something, but the Columbia College Police Department keeps us safe. As for the party scene, you're gonna have to go to University of South Carolina or Five Points. Bring a friend if you're going to Five Points, though. It's not notorious for danger; it's just safer that way, and it was recommended by the people who actually live here. Overall, I'm looking forward to what the next 2.5 years will bring here.
    When I'd first contacted them about their "Studio Art" Major, I had an abundance of questions because I wasn't exactly sure whether or not it was the Major I was looking for.

    I had asked them on call, "I want to do stuff like video editing and creating special affects for movies and on the website it describes it as a mostly Art based degree, with drawing and 2D Design. Are you sure this is for me?" I was told explicitly that yes, that was the Major I was looking for; that "the website was just being updated". I mistakenly trusted them.

    Then Summer Orientation came around and I met up with my Academic Adviser, who told me I was being put into a Drawing 1 class.

    I immediately burst into tears. After the countless financial aid meetings; putting 5K down before I even had a schedule; I find the school LIED to me.