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Columbia College - Missouri
Columbia,
MO
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate73%
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About Columbia College
Columbia College is a private, religious college in the city of Columbia, Missouri. Columbia College was founded in 1851. The college enrolls around 895 students a year, including 849 undergrad students.
Columbia College Acceptance Rate
It is not difficult to get into Columbia College. Around 73% of applicants get into Columbia College each year. In 2022, 1,219 students applied to Columbia College and 891 were admitted.
| Columbia College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 73% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 5% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Columbia College is located in the city of Columbia, Missouri, near St. Louis and Kansas City.
If you want to see Columbia College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Columbia, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Columbia Regional.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Columbia College and Columbia are like without leaving home.
College Info
Columbia College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Columbia College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Columbia College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
890 - 1230
Math SAT Range
410 - 560
Reading SAT Range
460 - 620
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1230 and Above
Good
890 to 1230
Avg
890 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Columbia College students is 1044. Applicants with SAT scores of 1230 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Columbia College, while applicants with SAT scores between 890 to 1230 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 890 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Columbia College.
Columbia College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$33,200
In State$33,200
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$24,326
$24,326
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$8,874
$8,874
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Columbia College is like? There are approximately 895 students enrolled at Columbia College, including 849 undergraduate students and 46 graduate students. 85% percent of students attend school full-time, 84% percent are from MO and 16% percent of students are from other states.
85%
Full Time15%
Part Time84%
In State16%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
895
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
73%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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