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One Visit Changes Everything.
Most students who visit Columbia College don't look back. Walk the campus, meet your people, sit in on a class, and see what 52 acres in the heart of South Carolina's capital actually feels like. Whether it's your first look or your final decision, this is the day that makes it real.
Not sure which option is right for you? A campus visit is always our top recommendation, but every option above gives you a real feel for life at Columbia College. Families are welcome at every visit type.
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See It for Yourself
Behind the Stat
Vibrant student life in a serene setting. A place that feels like home.
Behind the Stat
Small classes and professors who care.
“I wanted to come into a small and intimate community where I knew that I could thrive and grow and would be supported through that journey, no matter what!”
— Meaghan Waddell
Class of 2025
While You're Here
Get to Know Columbia
Columbia College sits minutes from downtown Columbia, where coffee shops, outdoor dining, boutiques, an indie theater, the State House, and the Columbia Museum of Art await. Kayaking on the Congaree River and hiking in Harbison State Forest are right around the corner. And when you need a bigger adventure, the beach and the mountains are both about 90 minutes away.
Staying Overnight? Ask for the Columbia College Rate:
- Hilton Garden Inn Columbia | Downtown: 1200 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201; 803.227.3400
- Staybridge Suites: 1913 Huger Street, Columbia, SC 29201; 803.451.5900
Explore Campus Before You Arrive
Get your bearings before you visit. Explore the full 52-acre campus online, download a printable map, or just show up, and we'll show you everything.