Columbia State Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Columbia, Tennessee, Columbia State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Columbia State Community 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 State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Columbia State is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Tennessee is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Columbia State is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Columbia State is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Columbia State do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,666

Cost of attendance at Columbia State Community College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,124

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Columbia State Community College received on average $3,098 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.

$3,098

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	236	18%	$4,112	$970,493
Other Federal Grant	507	38%	$2,589	$1,312,729
State Grant/Scholarships	514	39%	$3,524	$1,811,235
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	17	1%	$5,385	$91,545
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,038	78%	$3,098	$3,215,509

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Columbia State Community College students who enrolled in 2018 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 State Community College students is 28.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.2%.

28.2%

asian 19.0% 4 students
African American 13.9% 18 students
white 31.2% 355 students
unknown 37.5% 6 students
hispanic 23.7% 27 students
International Students 50.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 11.3% 7 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Columbia State Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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