CHARACTER
Private, residential, four-year liberal arts college for women founded in 1854

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
12:1

FACULTY
81 full time and 82 part time faculty, 80 percent of full time faculty have PhD’s or terminal degrees in their field

REPUTATION
In National Survey of Student Engagement, which measures the overall effectiveness of the college experience, Columbia College ranks among the top-performing institutions in the country. The College has been recognized as one of the top comprehensive undergraduate colleges in the South and is unique in its emphasis on women’s leadership development. The Leadership Institute at Columbia College has been recognized for excellence by both the Kellogg Foundation and the Women’s College Coalition.
 
The Alliance for Women is the Columbia College partner in the public-private partnership between the South Carolina Commission on Women and Columbia College.  The Alliance for Women was established in 2004 to improve the status of women in the state through a network of colleges, universities, government agencies, non-profit organizations, corporations and individuals.

ENROLLMENT
1500 students, representing 23 states and 20 countries, approximately 500 of whom live on campus

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
41 majors, 22 minors and a premedical program. More than half of Columbia College alumnae enter graduate, law, or medical school

STUDENT LIFE
More than 60 clubs and organizations and four NAIA athletic teams (soccer,
tennis, volleyball and basketball

ATHLETIC TEAM NAME
The Fighting Koalas

FITNESS ACTIVITIES
Yoga, aerobics, kick boxing and pilates

FINANCIAL AID
85 percent of our students receive financial assistance in the form of scholar-ships, grants, loans and/or student work

AFFILIATION
Columbia College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church

PARKING FOR ALL
Unlike other schools, all Columbia College students may bring cars to campus. The College offers plenty of safe, on-campus parking for registered students with a parking permit. We also have a courtesy officer who provides transportation from any parking lot to campus locations and vice versa with just a quick call from a campus phone or cell phone. Once again,it’s all about putting you first!

Degrees conferred
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Master of Arts
Master of Education

Key Programs
Honors Program
The Center for Engaged Learning
The Leadership Institute
Leadership Semester
Washington Semester
Study Abroad
The Pearce Communication Center
Women's Studies

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Columbia College does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its evening/weekend adult programs or graduate programs. Columbia College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,national origin, age, or disability in any of its educational programs, admission procedures, or employment practices.

ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
Columbia College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; telephone number:404.679.4501) to award bachelors and masters degrees. The following provide independent accreditation to:

• NCATE, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (undergraduate)
• National Association of Schools of Art and Design
• National Association of Schools of Dance
• National Association of Schools of Music
• Council on Social Work Education

In addition to membership in the accrediting associations, Columbia College has membership in the following:

• American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
• American Association of University Women
• American Council on Education
• Consortium for International Students
• Council of Graduate Schools
• Independent Colleges and Universities of South Carolina
• National Association of Schools and
  Colleges of the United Methodist Church
• National Council of Church Related Colleges
• Southern Association of Colleges for Women
• Southern Regional Honors Council
• The University Senate of the United Methodist Church
• Women’s College Coalition

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Women’s College Admissions
1301 Columbia College Drive
Columbia, South Carolina 29203
803.786.3871 or 1.800.277.1301
fax: 803.786.3674

Admission requirements or degree programs are subject to change.