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Columbia College Field Hockey

Columbia College (CC) · Columbia, South Carolina · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate94%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate37%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,725Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty12 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Columbia College Field Hockey coaches

Coaches at Columbia College who recruit Women's Field Hockey, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Columbia College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NAIA
Conference
Appalachian Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
gokoalas.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Neither Required nor Recommended.

SATMiddle 50%: 850–1140
ACTMiddle 50%: 14–18

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Popular majors

AccountingBehavioral SciencesBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, OtherBusiness Analytics
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
12 : 1
Graduation rate
37% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$19,276
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$23,920
Campus

Where it is

Columbia College in Columbia.

Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
United Methodist
Time zone
Eastern
Website
columbiasc.edu
Overview

About Columbia College Field Hockey

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Justin Bishop is the Assistant Coach - Track & Field for Columbia College Field Hockey, verified June 2026. Columbia College (CC) competes in NAIA Field Hockey as a member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Columbia College is a small private school in Columbia, South Carolina with 1,725 undergraduates, a 94% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,920 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Columbia College Field Hockey

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Justin Bishop, the Assistant Coach - Track & Field. Columbia College has 1 coach for Field Hockey, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals and assists in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
  3. Send your videoInclude a highlight video with full-field clips, with the link near the top so Justin can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Columbia College typically score 850 – 1140 on the SAT and 14 – 18 on the ACT, and testing is neither required nor recommended. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Columbia College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Columbia College Field Hockey FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Columbia College NAIA?

Yes. Columbia College competes in NAIA Field Hockey, in the Appalachian Athletic Conference.

Is Columbia College public or private?

Columbia College is a private nonprofit school in Columbia, South Carolina.

What conference is Columbia College Field Hockey in?

The Appalachian Athletic Conference.

Does Columbia College offer athletic scholarships for Field Hockey?

Columbia College competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Columbia College Field Hockey have?

1 coach, led by Justin Bishop, the Assistant Coach - Track & Field.

How much does Columbia College cost?

In-state tuition is $19,276 and out-of-state tuition is $19,276 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,920.

What is the Columbia College acceptance rate?

94% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Columbia College?

Admitted students typically score 850 – 1140 on the SAT and 14 – 18 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Columbia College Field Hockey coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026