Columbia, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Richland County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
138,019 Population 997/sq mi density
$55,653 Median Income $38,087 per capita
$243,500 Home Value $230,191 Zillow
$1,158 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
770 Violent Crime/100K 3,265 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,653 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$243,500 home value, $1,158/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
770 violent crimes/100K (103% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Colleges & Universities in Columbia (11)

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Public · Graduate · 38,804 students
In-state: $12,688 Out-state: $34,943 Admit: 61%
Columbia International University
Private Non-Profit · Graduate · 3,514 students
In-state: $27,900 Out-state: $27,900 Admit: 98%
Benedict College
Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's · 2,176 students
In-state: $18,000 Out-state: $18,000 Admit: 67%
Columbia College
Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's · 2,138 students
In-state: $16,745 Out-state: $16,745 Admit: 96%
South University-Columbia
Private For-Profit · Bachelor's · 879 students
In-state: $16,452 Out-state: $16,452
Allen University
Private Non-Profit · Graduate · 796 students
In-state: $14,304 Out-state: $14,304 Admit: 32%
Fortis College-Columbia
Private For-Profit · Associate's · 723 students
In-state: $14,576 Out-state: $14,576
Southeastern College-Columbia
Private For-Profit · Associate's · 426 students
In-state: $24,184 Out-state: $24,184 Admit: 92%
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
Private For-Profit · Certificate · 211 students
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia
Private For-Profit · Certificate · 203 students
Barber Tech Academy-Columbia
Private For-Profit · Certificate · 7 students