Columbia College (South Carolina)

Columbia College
Former names
Columbia Female College (1859–1905)
MottoNon quem sed quid
Motto in English
Not who, but what
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Established1854; 170 years ago (1854)
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
PresidentJohn Dozier
ProvostKristine Barnett
Academic staff
57 full-time
181 part-time
Students1,514
Location,
U.S.

34°02′42″N 81°01′53″W / 34.04500°N 81.03139°W / 34.04500; -81.03139
Colors     
Purple, Grey & White
NicknameKoalas
Sporting affiliations
NAIAAppalachian
Websitewww.columbiasc.edu

Columbia College is a private college in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1854 by the United Methodist Church as a women's liberal arts college, Columbia College became fully coeducational in 2020 welcoming its first coed residential class in Fall 2021. It also offers evening, graduate, and online programs for women and men.