| Columbia College View More Rivals | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences View More Rivals | |
| #19 in South Carolina | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Fayette, MO |
| Known as | CMU CLAS | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,450 | Undergraduate | $27,140 |
| $15,216 | Graduate | |
| $11,239 | Financial Aid | $19,232 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 86.82% | Acceptance Rate | 95.61% |
| 20.94% | Yield | 32.82% |
| 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,005 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,514 | Total Students | 1,080 |
| 1,173 | Undergraduate | 1,080 |
| 341 | Graduate | 0 |
| 796 | Online Enrollment | 1 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 35% |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $36,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 618) $4,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 816) $4,380 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,530 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 47 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 79 Full-time 25 Part-time |
| 134 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 233 Full-time 33 Part-time |
| $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time | Average Salary | $57,638 for Faculties $48,576 Part-time |