Columbia is a city in South Carolina and it is the county seat of Richland county. Its population is 560,041. There are 6 colleges near Columbia, South Carolina - 1 public and 5 private schools. 8 colleges are located in the city limit and -2 colleges are in 20 miles from Columbia. All schools provide both undergraduate and graduate programs.
A total of 42,655 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2024 tuition is $22,471 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 64.31% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,075.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South University-Columbia In Columbia |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$18,238 | $16,536 | 510 | 15 to 1 |
| Benedict College In Columbia |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$18,000 | $14,720 | 1,840 | 17 to 1 |
| Allen University In Columbia |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$14,304 | $9,800 | 657 | 15 to 1 |
| Columbia College In Columbia |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$21,450 | $15,216 | 1,514 | 11 to 1 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia In Columbia |
Public four-years |
$34,934 ($12,688) | $30,160 ($13,774) | 35,653 | 18 to 1 |
| Columbia International University In Columbia |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$27,900 | $11,640 | 2,481 | 13 to 1 |
