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Columbia College
- 1301 Columbia College Dr
- Columbia, SC 29203
- OPEID College Code: 00343000
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- General Phone: (803) 786-3012
- President: Caroline Whitson
- Website: www.columbiacollegesc.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 1,510
- College Mascot: Cougars
- College Mascot: Koalas
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.columbiacollegesc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 835 (76%) | 835 (76%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 273 (33%) | 273 (33%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 237 | 87% |
| ACT ® Exam | 141 | 52% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 77% | 50% | 86% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,466 | $3,258 | $6,169 | $10,512 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Number in Repayment | 820 | 772 | 528 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,650 | $20,302 | $19,214 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,650 | $20,302 | $19,214 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,232 | $6,022 | $5,818 |
| Other Expenses | $7,146 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $36,128 | $31,124 | $29,832 |
| Out of State | $36,128 | $31,124 | $29,832 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,750 | $21,102 | $20,014 |
| Out of State | $22,750 | $21,102 | $20,014 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,750 | $21,102 | $20,014 |
| Out of State | $22,750 | $21,102 | $20,014 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,510 Undergraduate: 1,238 Graduate: 272
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 47 Female: 1,463
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 30 Female: 1,208
- Graduate Gender Male: 17 Female: 255
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,175 Part-Time: 335
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 984 Part-Time: 254
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 191 Part-Time: 81
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 18 | 1% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.5% |
| Black | 637 | 42% |
| Asian | 21 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 2% |
| White | 765 | 51% |
| Unknown | 36 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 6 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 444 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 317 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 169 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 163 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 110 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 84 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 149 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 62 | 4% |
| Age Uknown | 6 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 316 | 235 | 81 |
| Faculty Status | 157 | 86 | 71 |
| Tenured Faculty | 56 | 56 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 150 | 79 | 71 |
| Primarily Instruction | 150 | 79 | 71 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 44 | 42 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 48 | 43 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 74 | 71 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 38 | 37 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 36 | 34 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,858 (76) | $47,849 (26) | $47,862 (50) |
| Professor | $54,459 (22) | $53,302 (8) | $55,120 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $49,901 (28) | $49,964 (11) | $49,860 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,925 (12) | $44,845 (3) | $40,952 (9) |
| Lecturer | $38,483 (14) | $33,379 (4) | $40,525 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,539 (3) | - (-) | $73,539 (3) |
| Professor | $68,193 (2) | - (-) | $68,193 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $84,232 (1) | - (-) | $84,232 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,325 (79) | $47,849 (26) | $48,559 (53) |
| Professor | $54,570 (24) | $53,302 (8) | $55,204 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $50,557 (29) | $49,964 (11) | $50,919 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,925 (12) | $44,845 (3) | $40,952 (9) |
| Lecturer | $38,483 (14) | $33,379 (4) | $40,525 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $279,875 | - | $279,875 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | - | 100% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 53 | - | 53 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 48 | - | 48 |
| Basketball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Soccer | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | - | $19,354 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | $4,400 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 9 | - | 9 |
| Basketball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 47% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 46% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| White | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 36% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 47% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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