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Colleges / Columbia College

Columbia College

Columbia, SC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate98%
Acceptance Rate98%

Columbia College Academics

Columbia College requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Columbia College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Columbia College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Columbia College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 54% of students who start college at Columbia College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Columbia College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Columbia College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Columbia College?

Columbia College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Columbia College.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math true
Science true
Computer Yes

Reminder: Check with Columbia College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Columbia College

When choosing a major, Columbia College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Columbia College.

Student Designed Majors

Columbia College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Columbia College does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Columbia College

Columbia College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Columbia College


Does Columbia College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Columbia College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Columbia College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Columbia College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Columbia College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Columbia College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Columbia College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Columbia College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Columbia College.

Does Columbia College Require Internships?

🟨 Columbia College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.


Additional Information About Columbia College


Columbia College Library

The main library on campus is the J. Edens Drake Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Columbia College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Columbia College does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Columbia College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Columbia College has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Columbia College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

Keep Reading About Columbia College

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,376

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

98%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$21,250

Out-of-State

$21,250

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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