Columbia College
Admissions
Interested in attending Columbia College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Columbia College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Columbia College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Columbia College - Missouri accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 1,874 people applied and 1,078 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Columbia College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Columbia College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Columbia College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Columbia College - Missouri considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Columbia College?
Grades
Students who recently attended Columbia College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.58. 27% of freshmen who attended Columbia College - Missouri were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 55% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Columbia College - Missouri is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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