Admissions
Start Your Application Anytime
We make applying simple. Columbia College reviews applications year-round, and there’s no fee to apply. Once you’re accepted, our admissions team helps you move quickly into your program, whether you’re starting your first degree or transferring to finish strong.
Upcoming Admissions Events
Nov
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2025
Experience Columbia College for Yourself
The best way to picture your future here is to walk our campus. Join a tour, talk with professors and students, and see what life feels like in South Carolina’s capital city. Your story could start right here on campus.
Discover What’s Possible Here
Curious about majors, scholarships, or campus life? Tell us what you’re interested in, and we’ll send information tailored just for you. No pressure, just a clear look at what makes Columbia College a place where students find purpose and belonging.
Find the Program That Fits Your Goals
Browse our undergraduate, online, and graduate degree options to explore what excites you. With small classes and professors who know your name, you’ll have the support to customize your path and do work that matters to you.
Talk With Someone Who Wants to Help
Our admissions team is here to make this process simple and personal. Reach out with any questions, big or small, and we’ll help guide you toward the right next step for your future.
Making the College Decision
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Paths for Big Ambitions
Stand Out in the Honors Program
If you’re driven to dig deeper and lead boldly, the Columbia College Honors Program amplifies your potential. Engage in enriched coursework, faculty mentorship, and exclusive opportunities that set you apart. Graduate with distinction and show employers and graduate schools that you don’t just meet expectations, you exceed them.
A Solid Investment in Yourself
Behind the Stat
Get the skills employers want. Graduate ready for a rewarding career.
Behind the Stat
Where reasonable tuition meets high-quality education.
I owe my career success to Columbia College. My college research opened the door to a local and national conference, where I won awards and also landed an internship in Silicon Valley.
— Pragya Tripathi
Class of 2013
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.
Our admissions team is ready to support you at every step, from your first question to your first day of class. Reach out anytime, and we’ll guide you forward with clear answers and real support.