Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina · Private
Columbia College admitted 96% of 2,163 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 53% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Columbia College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free, and Columbia College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Columbia College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $35,900 a year. After grants, students paid $23,920 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Columbia College’s acceptance rate?
Columbia College admitted 96% of applicants: 2,072 of 2,163 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Columbia College’s application deadline?
Columbia College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Columbia College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and Columbia College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
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