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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$32,788 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$24,600 tuition
$6,638 on campus room & board
$1,100 books
$450 fees

$32,788 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$24,600 tuition
$6,638 on campus room & board
$1,100 books
$450 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$13,105 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
93% of students receive aid
56% get federal aid ($5,315 avg)
78% get state aid ($6,135 avg)
93% get institn'l aid ($13,105 avg)
90% get loans ($5,981 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 2.85% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 2.85% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$4,188,807
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $21,481 93%
Federal Grant Aid $5,315 56%
Pell Grants $4,732 56%
Other Federal Grants $893 37%
Institution Grant Aid $13,105 93%
State Grant Aid $6,135 78%
Student Loans $5,981 90%
Federal Loans $5,387 90%
Other Loans $5,905 9%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: April 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Columbia College offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
1301 Columbia College Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 786-3012
http://www.columbiasc.edu/
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $660
Out of State $660

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Jade from Florence, SC
  • Dec-05-2012 I am a current student here

    The education and group of friends you make, also the help you get in transitioning into a young woman is also very powerful

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  • 4
  • Britney from West Columbia, SC
  • Nov-06-2012 I am a current student here

    Columbia College, also known as C- Squared, is known for the four C's; Courage, Commitment, Confidence, and Competence. The goal is to instill the four C's in all of the women that attend.

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  • 5
  • Stephanie from HERTFORD, NC
  • Jun-25-2012 I am a current student here

    The school is private and thus expensive, but by far not the most expensive. Plus, there are many scholarships available. The educational quality is good and many of the professors and other staff have great connections for internships, study abroad, and many other options.

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  • 4
  • Cassaundra from Columbia, SC
  • Mar-28-2012 I am a current student here

    This school offers a lot of opportunities that many big name schools don't have. There is help everywhere all you need to do is ask. Any teacher here would be willing to assist you however they can and if they can't they will point you to someone who can. Every year is dedicated to one of the 4 C's that was mentioned earlier and during that year you learn how to apply the 4 C's into everyday life.

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