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Columbia College, located in Columbia, South Carolina, was established in 1854. The National Survey of Student Engagement has ranked the college among the top performing colleges in America. The college offers programs leading to bachelor’s or master’s degrees and has over 40 study programs from which students can choose.
The athletics teams of Columbia College are nicknamed the Fighting Koalas. The college fields teams in sports which include basketball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. The college offers financial aid in the form of institutional scholarship programs such as the Founders Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Trustee Scholarship.
Columbia College is located in a medium-sized city, in Columbia, SC. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Columbia College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about Columbia College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study music, education and teaching, and family and social work.
The admissions department at Columbia College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 540 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 530 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 1,510 students (1,306 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Columbia College are female.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Columbia College does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
General Phone: (803) 786-3012
http://www.columbiacollegesc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 289 | education courses, elementary school teaching, music teaching, early childhood education, special ed, drama and dance teaching, social studies teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 28 | social work, human development and family studies, social service professions |
| Business And Management | 26 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology, community psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | political science, social services, history, Spanish language, English, English language and literature, French language, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Media | 16 | communication studies, journalism, communication and journalism, journalism courses |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 9 | speech pathology |
| Music | 7 | music, piano, voice, music performance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer support |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | dance |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religious education, religion |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbia College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 280 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 164 | 40 |
In 2007, Columbia College had a total enrollment of 1,510 students (1,306 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 90% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Columbia College offers campus housing for 610 of its 1,306 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,100 | 835 | 76% | 273 | 33% |
| Women | 1,100 | 835 | 76% | 273 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 52% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,650 |
| Room and board | $ 6,232 |
| Room charge | $ 3,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,982 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 7,146 |
Financial Aid:
Columbia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343000)
Columbia College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $73,539 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $53,302 | 14 | $55,120 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $49,964 | 17 | $49,860 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $44,845 | 9 | $40,952 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $33,379 | 10 | $40,525 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $47,849 | 50 | $47,862 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 40 | 40 |
| Basketball | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 28 | 28 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Journalism, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbia College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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