Columbia College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$22,214
Out-of-State Tuition$22,214
Acceptance Rate94%
Average SATNot published

Columbia College vs. State and National Averages

Columbia CollegeSC AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$22,214$16,649$18,082
vs. average—+33%+23%

Other colleges in Columbia

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Columbia International UniversityPrivate nonprofit716$27,900
Southeastern College-ColumbiaPrivate for-profit267$25,080
ECPI University-ColumbiaPrivate for-profit—$18,484
South University-ColumbiaPrivate for-profit450$18,145
Benedict CollegePrivate nonprofit1,536$17,440

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Columbia College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$41,338
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)37%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$22,750
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants54%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over43%
First-generation students41%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Columbia College?

In-state tuition at Columbia College is $22,214 and out-of-state tuition is $22,214, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Columbia College?

The acceptance rate at Columbia College is 94%.

How hard is it to get into Columbia College?

With an acceptance rate of 94%, Columbia College is moderately selective among U.S. colleges.

What SAT score do you need for Columbia College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Columbia College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Columbia College?

Columbia College enrolls about 1,343 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Is Columbia College expensive?

In-state tuition at Columbia College is $22,214, which is 33% above the SC average of $16,649.

How much do graduates of Columbia College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Columbia College are $41,338 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Columbia College take on?

The median debt among Columbia College graduates who borrowed is $22,750, according to College Scorecard.