Columbia College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	545
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Columbia, Missouri, Columbia College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Columbia College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Columbia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Columbia College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Columbia College is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Columbia College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,840

Cost of attendance at Columbia College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,840

Cost of attendance at Columbia College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Columbia College received on average $13,178 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,178

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	142	54%	$5,069	$719,806
Other Federal Grant	142	54%	$5,612	$796,946
State Grant/Scholarships	87	33%	$1,745	$151,804
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	162	61%	$13,667	$2,214,012
Total Grant & Scholarships	240	91%	$13,178	$3,162,762

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Columbia College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Columbia College students is 32.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.9%.

32.5%

African American 21.0% 30 students
white 38.5% 116 students
hispanic 34.2% 13 students
International Students 34.9% 15 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball American Midwest Conference
Basketball American Midwest Conference
Track and Cross Country American Midwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Columbia College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Columbia College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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