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Columbia College Computer Science Programs

Columbia College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, SC. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Columbia College?

Get in touch with Columbia College South Carolina are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1301 Columbia College Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
Phone:	8037863012
Website:	www.columbiasc.edu/
Admissions:	www.columbiasc.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.columbiasc.edu/tuition-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Columbia College South Carolina?

You can apply to Columbia College South Carolina online at: https://www.columbiasc.edu/admissions/how-apply

Columbia College South Carolina is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Columbia College South Carolina

This is what Columbia College South Carolina looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Columbia College South Carolina?

Columbia College South Carolina admits 94%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 8% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Columbia College South Carolina are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	637	597	94%
Women	1,902	1,794	94%

Can I Afford Columbia College?

The average net price after aid at Columbia College South Carolina is $23,650. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$19,276
In-State Fees	$778
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,276
Out-of-State Fees	$778
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$20,054
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,054

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 15% of students at Columbia College South Carolina receive some form of financial aid (192 students).

Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College South Carolina receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,718 per student.

54% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,828.

Student Loan Debt

65% of Columbia College South Carolina undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,720 per year.

Columbia College Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 640 students enrolled at Columbia College South Carolina. Columbia College South Carolina is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,245 undergraduate students at Columbia College South Carolina, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbia College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	29
Black or African American	491
Hispanic	122
White	463
American Indian/Alaska Native	21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	12

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Columbia College South Carolina are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	175
Georgia	7
Florida	4
North Carolina	4
Virginia	3

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Columbia College Graduate Student Diversity

304 of Columbia College South Carolina’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Columbia College South Carolina, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbia College graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	99
Hispanic	16
White	123
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Non-Resident	5

Online Learning at Columbia College

Columbia College South Carolina provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

375 undergraduate students at Columbia College South Carolina took at least one online class — of those, 692 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 2 students took at least one online class and 272 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Columbia College

These computer science programs are offered at Columbia College South Carolina, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	6	—	—	6

Academic Programs at Columbia College

Columbia College South Carolina offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Columbia College South Carolina has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.