Columbia College Admission Requirements
Key Highlights
Admission Scores
Columbia College has an open admission policy, so it doesn't report admission test scores.
Admission Requirements
Columbia College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.
Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official Columbia College admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.
Credit Options
AP Credit
AvailableTransfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.
Life Experience Credit
AvailableReceive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.
As Columbia College reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the Columbia College admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Columbia College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Yes. Columbia College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,655 a year at Columbia College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: Columbia College