Columbia College: Review & Facts

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Columbia College is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 6,050 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1851 and is one of the 4 schools located in Columbia, Missouri.

Columbia College is affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Columbia College will give you the opportunity to get an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

54

Columbia College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Management, Criminal Justice, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Columbia College is relatively low at 62% (way below Missouri average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

62%

Bad

The graduation rate at Columbia College is low: 34%. Roughly 30% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Columbia College is reasonably decent, 20:1. Find out more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median - about $12,200 per academic year.

Read the details about Columbia College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

47%

As reported in recent data, 1,137 applications were submitted and 536 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Columbia College is $35.00. The graduate application fee is $55.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Columbia College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (800) 231-2391 or check Columbia College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Columbia College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Columbia College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B

Dicey

Columbia College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - around $5,200 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Columbia College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Columbia College appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Columbia College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Columbia College
1001 Rogers Street
Columbia, Missouri
65216, USA