Avg Earnings (5yr)
$45,863
Acceptance Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
54%
Annual Tuition
$21,450
At a Glance
Total Students
1,245
Retention Rate
53%
Faculty Ratio
11
Financial Aid
70%
Median Debt
$22,750
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Institution Overview
Columbia College is a private, non-profit institution with 1,245 students. The college has a high acceptance rate of 95.8%. The graduation rate is 54.4%, and the retention rate is 52.9%. The in-state tuition is $21,450.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $42,036. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,863, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $41,338. The median debt for students is $22,750, and 70% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$42k
1 YEAR
$46k
5 YEARS
$41k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Columbia College graduates earn $42,036. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $45,863. However, ten years after graduation, earnings decrease to $41,338. The median debt for graduates is $22,750, and 70% of students receive financial aid.
Columbia College has a high acceptance rate of 95.8%. The graduation rate is 54.4%, and the retention rate is 52.9%. The in-state tuition cost is $21,450. The college has a student population of 1,245.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Homeland Security
Education, Other
Biology, General
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Psychology, General
Educational Administration and Supervision
Social Work
Education, General
Accounting and Related Services
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Campus Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29203
Columbia College is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The campus is in a city setting.