Feel at Home While You Grow

Live steps away from friends, support, and the heart of campus. When you live on-campus, you'll experience spontaneous fun, late-night study sessions, and the kind of friendships that turn into family. Your home here gives you the freedom and confidence to make the most of every moment. 

Wellness That Supports Every Part of You

Your well-being comes first. From mental health counseling and life management support to fitness facilities and wellness programs, we're here to help you stay grounded, energized, and resilient. When you feel good, you can do great things, in and out of the classroom. 

Find Your People. Lead. Connect. Make It Count.

With 40+ student organizations, leadership opportunities, and community gatherings, you'll always have a place to belong. Dive into your passions, discover new interests, and form meaningful connections that last long after graduation. 

Small Campus. Strong Connections. A Close-Knit Community

Behind the Stat

Join a culture that cares for each other and gives back to society.

Behind the Stat

A mascot as unique as our students. You matter and you're one of a kind.

“You are not just a number here. As a small school, you will know everyone on campus and they will know you. The faculty and staff care about you and your well-being.”

— Katelyn Lisznyai

Class of 2023

Straight from our students

The friendships I've made feel more like a family bond. They're like a home away from home.

"I wanted something different. Not one of these big universities . . . but something small. I saw more opportunities for myself at Columbia College!”

"My favorite thing about being a Koala is becoming a part of the family and being accepted by everyone!”

Best of Both Worlds

Small College, Capital City

Here, you get the best of both, the warm, supportive feel of a tight-knit campus, and the vibrant energy of South Carolina’s capital city just minutes away. Your day might begin in a classroom with friends you know by name, and end downtown at a farmers’ market, indie theater, art museum, or pop-up concert in the park. It’s a community where your academic life and city adventure meet.

See It For Yourself

Come experience the energy of campus, meet the people who make this place feel like home, and explore life as a Koala. Whether you join us in person for a tour or connect online with an admissions counselor, we’ll help you picture your next chapter here.