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Columbia College is located in a medium-sized city, in Columbia, South Carolina. 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 drama and performing arts, 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 460 to 600 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Columbia College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Columbia College offers classes to 1,493 students (1,321 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (803) 786-3871
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 786-3612
http://www.columbiacollegesc.edu
Columbia College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 288 | education courses, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, special ed, drama and dance teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 45 | social service professions, social work, human development and family studies |
| Business And Management | 37 | business management, accounting, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 26 | social services, English, political science, history, French language, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, English language and literature, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | psychology, community psychology |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 9 | speech pathology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | dance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer support |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Music | 6 | music, voice, piano, music performance |
| Media | 5 | communication studies, communication and journalism, journalism, journalism courses |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion, religious education, religious music |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbia College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 259 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 220 | 42 |
In 2005, Columbia College had a total enrollment of 1,493 students (1,321 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 89% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
Columbia College offers campus housing for 602 of its 1,321 (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 | 764 | 641 | 84% | 211 | 33% |
| Men | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 763 | 640 | 84% | 210 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| 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 | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 63% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (803) 786-3871
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,214 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,214 |
| Room and board | $ 5,818 |
| Room charge | $ 3,034 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,784 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Columbia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (803) 786-3612
Columbia College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $52,210 | 14 | $51,661 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $45,947 | 25 | $48,009 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $38,758 | 13 | $38,257 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $31,848 | 13 | $35,712 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $45,438 | 65 | $44,386 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 30 | 30 |
| Track | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 28 | 28 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Journalism, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
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 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | 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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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