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Fast Facts about Columbia College

January 22, 2016 8:19 am | By IntroAmerica

Columbia College is a fully accredited university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The College offers over 30 undergraduate majors, pre-professional programs (medicine, law, counseling), and individualized programs of study. There are also 3 graduate programs – organizational change and leadership, divergent learning (specialized teaching degree), and higher education administration. More than half of Columbia College graduates pursue advanced degrees, including law school or medical school. This is a place for students to excel. In addition to a rigorous liberal arts education, our students receive four years of personalized advising setting them up to graduate with a plan to succeed in their chosen career. As an undergraduate women’s college (all graduate programs are coed), we are uniquely positioned to provide a learning environment where students are focused and independent. Our intentional commitment to leadership and service is well known and nationally recognized.
The campus is conveniently located in the city of Columbia, and our students take advantage of all that Columbia has to offer – internships, vibrant social life, access to mentors, and job opportunities post-graduation. Columbia College is recognized as one of the safest college campuses in the country, and there are officers on duty at all times.

Ranking or Award:
Our police department was one of only three in North America to receive the Exemplary School Safety Award from the National School Safety Advocacy Council.
Columbia College is listed as a “Best Value” by US News & World Report in both 2015 and 2016.
In 2011, Columbia College was one of only five institutions in the US to receive the Washington Center and New York Life Foundation Higher Education Civic Engagement Award.

Recognition:
Columbia College is the only college in the state of SC with a US Professor of the Year on faculty. Dr. John Zubizaretta was recognized as the CASE US Professor of the Year in 2011.

Popular Majors: Education, Biology, Psychology, Business, Social Work

Tuition and fees
2015-2016: $28,100
2016-2017: not yet set – will be set in February 2016
Room & Board costs: $7,400
Total Cost of Attendance (includes fees, books, etc.): $38,000 (approximately)

Standardized Test Requirements
TOEFL: 79 (iBT)
IELTS: 6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio:
12:1

Total Student Population:
1,519

Notable Alumni or Faculty:
Janice Suber McNair, co-owner (with her husband) of the NFL Houston Texans
Dr. John Zubizarreta, CASE US Professor of the Year in 2011 – Director of the Honors Program

College videos on student life or campus events
Columbia College: We’re ready

Due date for international applications
Rolling admissions – however, students should have completed the application for admission no later than April 1.

Highlights
The Institute for Leadership and Professional Excellence delivers a comprehensive, integrated, four-year program for each incoming student. We combine a liberal arts education with leadership skills and real-world experiences to build successful, fulfilling futures for each graduate. Students work one-on-one with professional career coaches and academic advisors beginning in their first-year, are mentored by successful and energetic alumnae and community leaders, participate in multiple internship experiences, and are trained in personal leadership.