Columbia College (217934)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,926

2.92% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$18,779

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

98.1%

2,176 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,514

63.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

55.5%

81 Graduates

About

Columbia College (217934) is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Columbia College (217934) were Other Education (140 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (24 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (20 degrees).

In 2022, 456 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia College (217934). 83.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (224 degrees), 1.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (145 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Columbia College (217934) is $17,926, which is $−6,070 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia College (217934) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 548 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Columbia College (217934) is $17,926, which is $6,070 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,779.

In 2022, 79% of undergraduate students attending Columbia College (217934) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,926

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Columbia College (217934) was $17,926. The cost of tuition at Columbia College (217934) is $−6,070 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Columbia College (217934) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,779

2022 Value

8.48%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Columbia College (217934) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,779. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Columbia College (217934) grew by 8.48%.

This chart compares the average net price of Columbia College (217934) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,150

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Columbia College (217934) was of $10,150 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 45% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 2.21% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Columbia College (217934) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Columbia College (217934) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 9.72% with respect to 2021, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Columbia College (217934) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia College (217934) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 548 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Columbia College (217934) received 2,176 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 70.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,176 applicants, 2,135 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,514 students enrolled at Columbia College (217934) in 2022. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Columbia College (217934) has an overall enrollment yield of 8.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,135

Accepted Out of 2,176

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Columbia College (217934) was 98.1% (2,135 admissions from 2,176 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 98.6%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 70.3%, while admissions grew by 69.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Columbia College (217934) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Columbia College (217934) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Columbia College (217934) had a total enrollment of 1,514 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Columbia College (217934) is 957 students and the part-time enrollment is 557. This means that 63.2% of students enrolled at Columbia College (217934) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbia College (217934), both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.5% White, 34% Black or African American, 9.05% Hispanic or Latino, 1.59% Asian, 1.12% Two or More Races, 0.661% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.198% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Columbia College (217934) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.5%), followed by White Female (30.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.37%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.4%) and White Male (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia College (217934) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,514 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia College (217934) is 957 and the part-time enrollment is 557. This means that 63.2% of students enrolled at Columbia College (217934) are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Columbia College (217934) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Columbia College (217934) was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Columbia College (217934) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Columbia College (217934) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
644 enrolled students
Black or African American
515 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
137 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbia College (217934) is 42.5% White, 34% Black or African American, 9.05% Hispanic or Latino, 1.59% Asian, 1.12% Two or More Races, 0.661% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.198% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 147 students (9.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 306 more women than men received degrees from Columbia College (217934). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbia College (217934) is white (224 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (145 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Columbia College (217934) is Other Education (140 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (24 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (20 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbia College (217934), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (206 degrees awarded), Protective Services (66 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia College (217934) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,679,235 people), Secondary school teachers (468,649 people), Education administrators (313,300 people), Social workers, all other (295,031 people), and Other managers (229,247 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia College (217934) in 2022 are Education (206 degrees awarded), Protective Services (66 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), Psychology (19 degrees), and Human Sciences (4 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia College (217934) are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Columbia College (217934) are Education (206 degrees awarded), Protective Services (66 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), Psychology (19 degrees), and Human Sciences (4 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia College (217934) are Elementary & secondary schools (3,110,895 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (431,942 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (405,231 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (346,765 people), and Individual & family services (294,526 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Columbia College (217934).

Most Common (2022)

Other Education
140 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
24 degrees awarded
Organizational Leadership
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at Columbia College (217934) was Other Education with 140 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Columbia College (217934) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

381

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (217934), which is 0.197 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (381).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Columbia College (217934) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (217934) in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 0.786 times less than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (217934) in Other Education, which is 14.6 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 60% of students graduating from Columbia College (217934) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Columbia College (217934) is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
224 degrees awarded
Black or African American
145 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbia College (217934) is white (224 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (145 degrees).

9.65% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
188 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
127 degrees awarded
White Male
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbia College (217934) is white female (188 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (127 degrees).

Operations

Columbia College (217934) has an endowment valued at nearly $20.3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −4.41M (−21.7%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Columbia College (217934) had a total salary expenditure of 27.9M. Columbia College (217934) employs 23 Assistant professors, 17 Lecturers and 10 Professors. Most academics at Columbia College (217934) are Female Assistant professor (17), Female Lecturer (10), and Male Lecturer (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia College (217934) are: Management, with 32 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Endowment

$20.3M

2022 Endowment

22%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Columbia College (217934) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.45M

2022 Salaries

10.1%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Columbia College (217934) paid a median of $9.45M in salaries, which represents 33.9% of their overall expenditure ($27.9M) and a 10.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.00589% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 20.5% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Columbia College (217934) paid a total of $3.51M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Columbia College (217934) were Assistant professor with 23 employees, Lecturer with 17 employees, and Professor with 10 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia College (217934) were Management with 32 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Lecturer
Male Lecturer

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Columbia College (217934) was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Female Lecturer with 10 employees, and Male Lecturer with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Columbia College (217934).

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