Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Tel:
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Private not-for-profit | 1,263 students
Columbia College, a women's college related to the United Methodist Church, educates students in the liberal arts tradition. The College provides educational opportunities that develop students' capacity for critical thought and expression, life-long learning, acceptance of personal responsibility, and commitment to service and social justice. In furtherance of its mission, the College is responsive to the needs of students, the communities to which it belongs, and the greater global society.
School Overview: | Columbia College (Columbia - 29203) | |
| County | Richland County, SC | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 89 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,263 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 979 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 284 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,088 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 175 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 34% | 6% |
| % White | 62% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $26,030 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $26,030 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 65% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 460-560 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 460-560 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 19-26 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 18-24 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 19-26 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Columbia College encompasses the Women's College established in 1854 and the Evening College and Graduate School serving women and men. Columbia College is noted for faculty who foster academic excellence through collaborative teaching and learning; a vital learning community in which character, ethics, and values are cultivated; the study of leadership enhanced by opportunities for practical application; programs that capitalize on advances in technology; and learning environments that extend beyond the classroom.
- On February 8, 1854, representatives of the South Carolina Methodist Conference voted to establish Columbia Female College in Columbia, S.C., whose mission would be "to educate young women for fruitful service to church, state and nation." Columbia College offers 41 majors, 22 minors and a premedical program, with extensive course offerings in each area. More than half of Columbia College alumnae enter graduate, law, or medical school. Student life includes an engaged, active student body with more than 60 clubs and organizations, 150-year old traditions and four NAIA athletic teams (soccer, tennis, volleyball and basketball).
- Columbia College does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its evening/weekend adult programs or graduate programs. Columbia College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,national origin, age, or disability in any of its educational programs, admission procedures, or employment practices.
- Columbia College is located in Columbia, the capital of South Carolina. The greater Columbia metropolitan area, known as the Midlands of the state, has a population of more than 600,000.
- The College has been ranked for 11 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top comprehensive undergraduate colleges in the South. The Leadership Institute at Columbia College has been recognized for excellence by both the Kellogg Foundation and the Women’s College Coalition. In the 2004 National Survey of Student Engagement, measuring the overall effectiveness of the college experience, Columbia College ranked among the top-performing institutions in the country.
- Columbia College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; telephone number:404.679.4501) to award bachelors and masters degrees. The following provide independent accreditation to:
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