Columbia is a city in South Carolina and it is the county seat of Richland county. Its population is 560,041. There are 12 colleges near Columbia, South Carolina. All schools are located in the city limits (boundaries). All schools provide undergraduate programs and 5 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 8,423 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2024 tuition is $17,294 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 70.91% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,007.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern College-Columbia In Columbia |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$24,184 | Not Offered | 155 | 17 to 1 |
| South University-Columbia In Columbia |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$18,238 | $16,536 | 510 | 15 to 1 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia In Columbia |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$8,470 | Not Offered | 117 | 20 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 |
| Southeastern Esthetics Institute In Columbia |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$9,500 | Not Offered | 328 | 20 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia 10.1 miles from Columbia |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,600 | Not Offered | 236 | 16 to 1 |
| Columbia International University In Columbia |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$27,900 | $11,640 | 2,481 | 13 to 1 |
| Fortis College-Columbia In Columbia |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$14,576 | Not Offered | 431 | 20 to 1 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia In Columbia |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,300 | Not Offered | 124 | 20 to 1 |
| LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology Inc 23.4 miles from Columbia |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,000 | Not Offered | 30 | 12 to 1 |
