Columbia College

Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Columbia College

Columbia College is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Columbia, MO, in a city setting. It enrolls about 4,950 students. 42% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $45,378.

Open

Acceptance

$22,715

Net price

4,950

Enrollment

42%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

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

$22,715

Average net price

$25,826

In-state tuition

$25,826

Out-of-state tuition

$9,552

Room & board

$480

Books & supplies

$37,207

Total cost of attendance

45%

Students receiving Pell grants

41%

Students with federal loans

$23,879

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$23,967

$30–48K

$21,168

$48–75K

$21,550

$75–110K

$23,015

$110K+

$21,545

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

Popular Majors

Business33.5%

Humanities25.2%

Health & Nursing9.0%

Criminal Justice7.0%

Computer Science6.3%

Psychology5.5%

History1.6%

Biology1.3%

Visual & Performing Arts1.0%

Parks & Recreation1.0%

After Graduation

$45,378

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$40,747

Median earnings (6 yrs)

42%

Graduation rate

75%

Retention rate

72%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,042

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,950

Total enrollment

50%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

49%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

White

53%

Black

21%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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