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Columbia College
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$20,402 |
| Admission
Success rate |
57% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1263 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
127 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
67% / 50% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
12,280 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (business dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 245th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | N/A | N/A |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | N/A | N/A |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.99 |
| Larceny-theft | 16 | 10.60 |
| Vehicle theft | N/A | N/A |
| Property crime | 19 | 12.58 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Columbia College?
Ranks 1559th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $13,034 | $13,034 | $13,034 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $279 | $279 | $279 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,050 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $20,402 | $20,402 | $20,402 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,782 | $13,782 | $13,782 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $13,782 | $13,782 | $13,782 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,995 |
$11,995 |
$11,995 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,012 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,200 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $55 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 939 (374 male / 565 female) |
| Admitted | 535 (194 male / 341 female) |
| Admission rate | 57% |
| First-time Enrollment | 208 (90 male / 118 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 195 (84 male / 111 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 13 (6 male / 7 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 12,280 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Columbia College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Columbia College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|---|
| NAIA Basketball Conference | American Midwest Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 521st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 84% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 302nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 8% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 460 / 600 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 598 / 663 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1058 / 1263 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 376 |
| Meals per Week | 20 |
| Room Fee | $3,346 |
| Board Fee | $1,974 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Columbia College Ranks 1580th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,698 | 51 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,725 | 44 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $6,845 | 127 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,128 | 107 | |
| Any financial aid type | 171 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Columbia College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 46 | 64 | 110 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 825 | 1,361 | 2,186 |
Hispanic | 367 | 358 | 725 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 152 | 146 | 298 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 48 | 61 | 109 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,212 | 4,510 | 7,722 |
Race Unknown | 471 | 659 | 1,130 |
| Total | 5,121 | 7,159 | 12,280 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Columbia College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 7 | 4 | 11 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 5 | 5 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 43 | 84 | 127 |
Race Unknown | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Total | 56 | 104 | 160 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Columbia College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 | 314 | 734 | |
| 260 | 266 | 526 | |
| 194 | 169 | 363 | |
| 111 | 138 | 249 | |
| 109 | 111 | 220 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Columbia College Ranks 1528th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $54,206 ($55,754 male / $52,163 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 58 (33 male / 25 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $651,478 |
Columbia College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Columbia College is a community college located in the Yosemite Community College District in Sonora, California. Established in September 1968 as Columbia Junior College, the college dropped “Junior” in 1978. The college is home to an active student body whose current president is Jayme Johnson. The college offers an Academic Achievement Center as well as a Math Lab for those students who seek extra guidance outside of class time. These surroundings are often the subject of college courses, where nature hikes develop students’ knowledge and opinions on the environment. Columbia College is an institution which is dedicated to delivering high-quality education to its students.
Columbia College Academics
Students with disabilities are not left alone with programs such as Partial Services/Facilities For Students With Learning Disabilities, Wheelchair Accessibility, 150 work stations, available in: dorms, libraries, computer centers, student centers, Dorms Wired for Access to Campus-Wide Network, Email Accounts Provided to All Students, Online Course Registration for Freshmen, Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network, Computer Helpline Available, Dorms Wired for High Speed Internet Connections, Online Library, Discounted Computer Software for Sale, Discounted Computer Hardware for Sale, Student Web Hosting, Wireless Network, Offers distance learning courses or programs (online or partially online): Yes, During Normal Term Periods, Over the Summer, Percent of courses taught as online courses: 22%, Percent of courses taught as blended (online and offline): 5% and Percent of courses taught face-to-face: 73%. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, ROTC, Navy, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Columbia College is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Columbia College.
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Popular majors:
- seventy-five percent liberal arts, eleven percent history, seven percent health professions, six percent security and protective services, forty-nine percent business per marketing, fifteen percent liberal arts, thirteen percent security and protective services, ten percent psychology, five percent computer and information sciences
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, International Business, Management Science, Marketing Management
- Security and Protective Services:
- Forensic Technologies, Law Enforcement Administration
- Social Sciences:
- Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Philosophy & Religion – General, Religion/Religious Studies
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Ceramics, Drawing, Fine/Studio Arts, Painting, Photography, Printmaking
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
- History:
- History – General
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $266 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 50. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July.
Columbia College Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 62% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 57%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were two hundred and eighty-seven total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and sixty-nine total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero .
SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and The regular application due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. the SAT subject section score is due the 15th of August. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July.
Columbia College Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at sixty percent scholarships per grants and forty percent loans per jobs. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama, ROTC, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency.
Columbia College Students
The school’s size is approximately nine hundred and forty-three degree-seeking undergrads, one hundred and sixty-three first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one hundred and forty graduate enrollment. Besides, it is part of an Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ), Coed, where 62 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Moreover, the student body consists of ninety percent in-state students, ten percent out-of-state students, seven percent part-time students, sixty-five percent women, thirty-five percent men, two percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, five percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, seventy-two percent white per non-hispanic, twelve percent non-resident alien, four percent race per ethnicity unreported, six percent in top 10th of graduating class, twenty-eight percent in top quarter of graduating class, fifty-eight percent in top half of graduating class, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, ten percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-seven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, eleven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and five percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Columbia College offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
This school features the Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. On the whole, the school is located 120 miles from Kansas City, 120 miles from St. Louis.
Columbia College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
















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