Cultivate What Matters Most

We empower you to share your talents, give back to others, and meet challenges with confidence. True to our Methodist roots, we care about matters of social justice, diversity, and inclusiveness. 这些值 have underpinned the way we care, direct, and teach our students for nearly 170 years.

火博体育的 founding motto in 1854 was "non quem sed quid," not who but what.


换句话说, 你的智力, 完整性, and faith matter most, and we're committed to cultivating those qualities in you. Your growth is our priority. 

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成立: 1854
地点: 哥伦比亚,SC 
火博体育: Private Liberal Arts College
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist Church
登记: 1,200
总统: Dr. 约翰生气 
吉祥物: 考拉
火博体育官网 Division: NAIA 

Commitment to Students

Known for our rich 169-year teaching legacy, we simultaneously serve our own students while finding innovative ways to meet unmet needs in our schools. 火博体育亚太经合组织程序 helps adults get their teacher certifications and 叫我先生 trains and supports black male teachers.  

Resilience Curriculum

We've been at the forefront of trauma-informed practices education, which helps us understand trauma, 隔离, and poverty so we can build resilience and find success. We've developed a master's program, community training programs, and more to see this life-changing work through. 

Grads with Purpose

True to our Methodist roots, we care about matters of social justice, diversity, and inclusiveness. 这些值 have underpinned the way we care, direct, and teach our students for nearly 170 years.

Gratitude from 火博体育的 校友

“Columbia College empowered me to open my first bridal boutique just two weeks after graduation. That’s how I make decisions. I go with my gut, and I never look back.”

"It gives me great joy knowing that I am a small piece of this large puzzle of servant leaders and innovators who are committed to bettering our communities."

"Columbia College helped me find my voice in a world where I felt unheard and overlooked.”

No other college can compare to the amount of compassion and genuine care the professors have for their students.