Columbia College

Sonora, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural

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About Columbia College

Columbia College is a small, public institution in Sonora, CA, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 1,984 students. 27% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $39,035.

Open

Acceptance

$11,316

Net price

1,984

Enrollment

27%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,316

Average net price

$1,282

In-state tuition

$9,264

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$19,870

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

—

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,095

$30–48K

$10,910

$48–75K

$13,961

$75–110K

$15,762

$110K+

$12,813

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities35.7%

Criminal Justice10.2%

Natural Resources6.9%

Health & Nursing5.6%

Personal & Culinary Services4.9%

Business4.6%

Multidisciplinary4.6%

Social Sciences4.1%

Psychology3.4%

Engineering Tech2.5%

After Graduation

$39,035

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,510

Median earnings (6 yrs)

27%

Graduation rate

58%

Retention rate

63%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,370

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,984

Total enrollment

65%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

53%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women

45% men

Race & ethnicity

White

61%

Hispanic

26%

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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