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Columbia College

Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Drive
Columbia, SC 29203-5998

Official telephone: (803) 786-3012
Fax number: (803) 786-3674
Website: https://www.columbiasc.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 277-1301
800 277-1301 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.32
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 64%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,324
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,245
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 12%

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