| Columbia College View More Rivals | Lindenwood University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in South Carolina | Rankings | #276 in National Universities #27 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Saint Charles, MO |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,450 | Undergraduate | $21,100 |
| $15,216 | Graduate | $8,550 |
| $11,239 | Financial Aid | $11,302 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 86.82% | Acceptance Rate | 73.75% |
| 20.94% | Yield | 43.23% |
| 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,125 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,514 | Total Students | 7,000 |
| 1,173 | Undergraduate | 4,808 |
| 341 | Graduate | 2,192 |
| 796 | Online Enrollment | 2,052 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $36,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 618) $4,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,725) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 47 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 200 Full-time 650 Part-time |
| 134 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 626 Full-time 690 Part-time |
| $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,407 for Faculties $60,143 Part-time |