Colleges in Columbia
There are at least 12 colleges in Columbia, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 33,353 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 29,300 full-time students, and a reported 10,639 dorm rooms.
(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)
The largest schools here include University of South Carolina - Columbia and Benedict College.
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ECPI College of Technology
Columbia, South Carolina
ECPI College of Technology (ECT) has offered many different campuses, as well as online, education for several different programs for almost 40 years.

Strayer University
Columbia, South Carolina
Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

University of Phoenix
Columbia, South Carolina
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.
Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.
Allen University
1530 Harden Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29204-1086
Beta Tech
6699 Two Notch Rd
Columbia, South Carolina 29223
Southeastern School of Neuromuscular & Massage Therapy
1420 Colonial Life Blvd, Suite 80
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.
Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Dr
Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Columbia International University
7435 Monticello Rd
Columbia, South Carolina 29203-1513
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nail Design
449 Saint Andrews Rd
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
4201 N Main St
Columbia, South Carolina 29203-5898
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina 29208
(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)
| City/Town | Colleges | Pop. (2000) | Students | Dorms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayce Colleges | 1 | 12,150 | 28 | |
| West Columbia Colleges | 1 | 13,064 | 10,779 |
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