Columbia College (Missouri)
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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 44 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,268.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
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
503%
Online student enrollment
7:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
47
Total Online Enrollment
4,786
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.503% online, -403% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
34% On-campus
66% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates86% online
Associate60% online
Bachelor's61% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's100% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-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.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-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
50%
State Grant Aid
28%
Institution Grant Aid
61%
Pell Grant
50%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Bowling
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 8 | History. | |||
| 9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 12 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 13 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 14 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 15 | Psychology. | |||
| 16 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 17 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 18 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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