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 45,976 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $22,367 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.36% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,270.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South University-Columbia In Columbia |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$17,895 | $16,611 | 504 | 21 to 1 |
| Benedict College In Columbia |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$17,748 | $14,402 | 1,691 | 13 to 1 |
| Allen University In Columbia |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$14,304 | $9,800 | 610 | 12 to 1 |
| Columbia College In Columbia |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,054 | $15,630 | 1,725 | 12 to 1 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia In Columbia |
Public four-years |
$36,298 ($12,688) | $30,160 ($14,134) | 38,532 | 19 to 1 |
| Columbia International University In Columbia |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$27,900 | $11,640 | 2,914 | 13 to 1 |
