Columbia is a city in South Carolina and it is the county seat of Richland county. Its population is 560,041. There are 2 colleges near Columbia, South Carolina - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 20 miles from Columbia. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 47,758 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $25,499 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 60.15% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,270.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia In Columbia |
Public four-years |
$36,298 ($12,688) | $30,160 ($14,134) | 38,532 | 19 to 1 |
| Midlands Technical College 13.6 miles from Columbia |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,700 ($6,300) | Not Offered | 9,226 | 15 to 1 |
