Columbia, South Carolina College Tuition and Net Price - 12 Schools
Columbia has 12 universities and colleges in our dataset, with average tuition of $20,504 and average net price of $21,455.
Columbia includes universities, colleges and career-focused institutions in the local dataset. Use this page to compare Columbia college tuition, universities in Columbia acceptance rate data, Columbia net price and earnings outcomes before opening individual school profiles.
City tuition average
$20,504
9 schools covered
Average Net Price
$21,455
9 schools covered
Acceptance Rate
70.19%
5 schools covered
Earnings Outcome
$36,234
11 schools covered
Columbia School Comparison Table
Compare local tuition, average net price and acceptance rate before opening a school detail page.
| School | Tuition | Average net price | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $34,934 | $24,532 | 61.49% |
| Benedict College | $18,000 | $17,781 | 67.30% |
| Columbia International University | $27,900 | $21,660 | 97.58% |
| Allen University | $14,304 | $11,081 | 32.12% |
| Fortis College-Columbia | $14,576 | $27,508 | Not reported |
| South University-Columbia | $18,238 | $22,886 | Not reported |
| Southeastern College-Columbia | $24,184 | $37,856 | 92.44% |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia | Not reported | $16,640 | Not reported |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia | Not reported | $13,152 | Not reported |
| Barber Tech Academy-Columbia | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Most Affordable in Columbia
Allen University
$11,081
Most Selective in Columbia
Allen University
32.12%
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Columbia University FAQ
What is the average college tuition in Columbia?
The average out-of-state tuition for Columbia, South Carolina schools with reported tuition in our dataset is $20,504.
What is the average acceptance rate for Columbia universities?
The average acceptance rate for Columbia universities that report admissions data is 70.19%.
What is the average net price for colleges in Columbia?
The average net price for Columbia colleges with reported net price data is $21,455.
Which Columbia college has the best earnings outcomes?
University of South Carolina-Columbia has the highest 10-year earnings value in this city set at $62,177.
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