Columbia College - South Carolina is a private liberal arts college located in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

A long history: The school was founded in 1854 by the United Methodist Church. It was originally a women's liberal arts college. It was renamed Columbia College in 1905. It began to fully recruit male students in 2020 and welcomed the first co-educational boarding students in the fall of 2021.

Excellent location: The school is located in Columbia, the capital of South Carolina. The urban environment provides students with rich cultural, entertainment and internship opportunities. At the same time, Columbia, as the political, economic and cultural center of the state, also brings many conveniences to students' study and life.

Small scale: In the fall of 2022, the school has a total of 1,173 undergraduates and 341 graduate students, with a total enrollment of 1,514. The campus covers an area of ​​53 acres, and its relatively small size enables closer connections between teachers and students, and students are more easily integrated into the campus community.

Academic Strength

Rich Majors: The school offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate majors, covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business management, education and other fields. Among them, the more popular majors include criminal justice/security studies, speech-language pathology/pathologists, business administration, psychology, social work, etc.

High teaching quality: In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges Rankings, Columbia College - South Carolina ranked 33rd among Southern Regional Universities, 19th among Best Value Schools, and 29th among Best Colleges for Veterans. In addition, the school also performs well in some professional rankings, such as the online criminal justice master's program ranked 52nd.

Strong faculty: The school's teacher-student ratio is 11:1, and 80% of the courses have fewer than 20 students, which means that students can get more attention and guidance from teachers, which is conducive to personalized education and academic exchanges.

Focus on practical teaching: The school focuses on cultivating students' practical ability and comprehensive quality. Through internships, experimental courses, research projects, etc., students can apply theoretical knowledge to practice, improve problem-solving ability and professional competitiveness.

Campus life

Diverse student organizations: The school has more than 30 student organizations, including academic societies, cultural clubs, art performance groups, volunteer organizations, etc. Students can participate in them according to their interests and hobbies, expand interpersonal relationships, and enrich their extracurricular life.

Rich sports activities: The school's sports team is called Koalas, which is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletic Associations (NAIA) and mainly participates in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC). The school offers a variety of men's and women's sports, such as basketball, football, tennis, swimming, track and field, etc. In addition, there are e-sports programs, providing students with a broad sports competition platform.

Complete living facilities: There are various types of student dormitories on campus, including co-ed dormitories, female dormitories and male dormitories, etc., to meet the accommodation needs of different students. The school's cafeteria offers a variety of food options and has a good ranking in the ranking of the best university cafeterias in the United States. In addition, there are student activity centers, libraries, gyms and other living facilities to facilitate students' daily life.

Admission requirements and tuition fees

Admission requirements: The school implements rolling admissions, with an acceptance rate of 98%. For undergraduate applicants, high school GPA is generally required to reach about 2.9, SAT scores are between 850-1140, and ACT scores are between 14-18.

Tuition: In 2023-2024, tuition and miscellaneous fees are US$21,450, and room and board are US$8,550. The school offers a variety of financial aid options to students, with the average need-based aid package amounting to $17,874.