Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 98.1%
- Average SAT
- 995
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 850–1,140
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 16
- Total Enrollment
- 1,245
Admissions Overview
Columbia College has open admission with a 98.12% acceptance rate. Nearly every applicant who applies gets accepted, making this one of the most accessible colleges in South Carolina. The average SAT score is 995, with middle-range students scoring between 850 and 1140. Students don't need top grades or test scores to gain admission here. This historic women's college seeks students who want a supportive, close-knit environment with an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The school particularly welcomes first-generation college students, with 53% receiving Pell Grants. Columbia College looks for women ready to grow academically and personally in a nurturing Methodist-affiliated setting.