Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree
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Columbia College is a private undergraduate college of Columbia University in New York City, established in 1754 as King's College. It is the oldest undergraduate college in the university and is distinguished by its comprehensive Core Curriculum.
- Rankings
#55 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #55 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #232 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$21,450▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $35,900
Room & Board: $8,550
Books & Supplies: $960
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $13,961
Pell Grant Recipients: 60%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$21,450▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $35,900
Room & Board: $8,550
Books & Supplies: $960
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $13,961
Pell Grant Recipients: 60%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.11 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 96%
- Total Enrollment
- 1,572
- Undergrad
- 1,268
- Graduate
- 304
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Retention Rate
- 53%
- Graduation Rate
- 53%
- Official Portal
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1301 Columbia College Dr, Columbia, South Carolina, 29203
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