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Columbia College, also known as CC, is located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in the year 1854. It was formerly known as Columbia Female College and is among the oldest women’s colleges in United States. Students are offered degree and certificate programs in various fields of study including biology, business administration, early childhood education, international studies, and computer and information science.
There are many student clubs and organizations available at CC including the Human Relations Student Association, Student Christian Association, Columbia College Communication Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Commuter Student Association, and Council for Exceptional Children. The athletic teams are called the Fighting Koalas. CC’s sports teams participate in volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, and cross country.
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Campus Location1301 Columbia College Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
USA
Main Tel: (803) 786-3012
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Columbia College HighlightsWhere Columbia College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - United Methodist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, family and social work, and music.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Master | 280 | 3 | | Bachelor | 164 | 40 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Columbia College was 1,510 in 2007 (1,306 full-time equivalent). women were 100% of the class. Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,650 | | Room | $ 3,250 | | Board | $ 2,982 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 | | Other | $ 7,146 |
Financial Aid: Columbia College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 50 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 13 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 16 |
Housing and MealsColumbia College provides on-campus housing for 610 of its 1,306 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Columbia College AthleticsColumbia College is in the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference for major sports. Columbia College offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 40 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 100% of students receiving such aid) .
Columbia College Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Women | 76% | | All | 76% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 450-540 | | Math | 430-530 | | Writing | 430-540 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (26 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (6 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (289 awarded) - Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (28 awarded) - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (5 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (19 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- French Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) MEDIA (16 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (9 awarded) - Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC (7 awarded) - Music Performance
- Music
- Piano and Organ
- Voice and Opera
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (0 awarded) - Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
SCIENCE (11 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (21 awarded) - Behavioral Sciences
- Community Psychology
- Psychology
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