Admissions Overview
The admission process at Columbia College has a 98% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Columbia College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
98%
Less Selective
Application Volume
2,176
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
9%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Columbia College has a 98% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Columbia College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredHigh School Class Rank
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Legacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Columbia College. About 7% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 850 to 1,140. Additionally, about 6% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 14 to 18.
SAT Scores
7% of students submitted400
1600
850 – 1140
200
800
460 – 590
200
800
390 – 550
ACT Scores
6% of students submitted1
36
14 – 18
1
36
11 – 15
1
36
15 – 16
Admission Statistics
2,176 students applied to COLUMBIASC. Of those, 98% were accepted (2,135 students). Of these 2,135 accepted students, 190 chose to enroll.
2,176
Total Applicants
2,135
Students Admitted
190
Students Enrolled
98%
Acceptance Rate