Columbia, South Carolina · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Master's
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.
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 ↗
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1301 Columbia College Dr, Columbia, South Carolina, 29203
Visit University SiteTotal: 1,572
Undergrad: 1,268
Undergrad full-time: 907
Graduate: 304
Part-time: 497
In-state
Tuition: $21,450
Total cost on campus: $35,900
Out-of-state
Tuition: $21,450
Total cost on campus: $35,900
Room & board: $8,550
Books & supplies: $960
Receive aid: 99%
Avg grant aid: $13,961
Pell grant recipients: 60%
Rent: $740 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.10 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $6.94
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.