Columbia College (Missouri)

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About Columbia College (Missouri)

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Columbia College (Missouri) is a small private college located on an urban campus in Columbia, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 860, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The college offers 45 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,140.

Columbia, MO

$12,140

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

76%

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

62%

Graduation Rate Insight

62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcriptRequired

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile890-1230

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

952

Students enrolled

494%

Online student enrollment

7:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

66%

Unknown

1%

Black

5%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

44%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

46

Total Online Enrollment

4,699

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

32% On-campus

68% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold73% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold60% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

44%

State Grant Aid

24%

Institution Grant Aid

63%

Pell Grant

44%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,742
State Grant Aid$2,175
Institution Grant Aid$14,837
Pell Grant Aid$4,185

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

5.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Bowling
  • Other Sports
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8History.
9Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
10Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
11Natural Resources And Conservation.
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
13Philosophy And Religious Studies.
14Physical Sciences.
15Psychology.
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
17Social Sciences.
18Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.