Columbia College
Columbia, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,159
Graduate Enrollment: 414
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 48.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 35.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 45.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 19.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 10.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 5.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 55.1%
Black: 21.4%
Hispanic: 11.1%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 5.8%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 21.4%
Hispanic: 11.1%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 5.8%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,699
In-State tuition: $23,840Out-of-State tuition: $23,840
Estimated books and supplies: $480 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,544 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,544 (2022)
Average Family Income: $52,859 (2017)
Median Family Income: $25,623 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 42.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 43.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,879 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $253 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $27,436 |
| $30k-48k | $27,035 |
| $48k-75k | $24,194 |
| $75k-110k | $24,903 |
| $110k+ | $22,407 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 19%6-year graduation rate: 33%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 91.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,879 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,900 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 51.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 57.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 66.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 22.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 26.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,066 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,504 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 21 | $29,112 | $237 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Human Services, General. | 123 | $33,115 | $302 | $27,765 ($2,314) | $33,813 ($2,818) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 55 | $31,500 | $273 | $54,384 ($4,532) | $67,437 ($5,620) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 47 | $451 | $35,870 ($2,989) | $38,188 ($3,182) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 25 | $44,223 ($3,685) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Engineering, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 31 | $30,251 | $276 | $20,216 ($1,685) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 187 | $35,000 | $313 | $42,738 ($3,562) | $51,601 ($4,300) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 8 | $55,496 ($4,625) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 56 | $29,500 | $276 | $57,798 ($4,817) | $61,945 ($5,162) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 57 | $24,599 | $233 | $39,840 ($3,320) | $47,821 ($3,985) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 65 | $29,700 | $263 | $34,320 ($2,860) | $40,667 ($3,389) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 774 | $15,960 | $185 | $42,784 ($3,565) | $43,472 ($3,623) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 444 | $30,658 | $228 | $41,362 ($3,447) | $49,234 ($4,103) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 24 | $21,325 | $179 | $31,469 ($2,622) | $47,950 ($3,996) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 121 | $29,300 | $258 | $37,840 ($3,153) | $36,673 ($3,056) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 17 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 69 | $28,938 | $280 | $42,109 ($3,509) | $36,612 ($3,051) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 167 | $25,750 | $250 | $42,517 ($3,543) | $47,907 ($3,992) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 42 | $602 | $48,900 ($4,075) | $50,013 ($4,168) | |
| Associate's Degree | Fire Protection. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 199 | $39,973 | $325 | $32,874 ($2,740) | $37,225 ($3,102) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 18 | $32,276 | $244 | $36,068 ($3,006) | $38,279 ($3,190) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 36 | $34,591 | $335 | $42,318 ($3,527) | $57,468 ($4,789) |
| Associate's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 50 | $30,500 | $268 | $60,011 ($5,001) | $61,007 ($5,084) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 39 | $35,000 | $351 | $64,162 ($5,347) | |
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 189 | $27,897 | $247 | $38,128 ($3,177) | $45,164 ($3,764) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 339 | $28,100 | $246 | $45,765 ($3,814) | $54,280 ($4,523) |
| Master's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 163 | $522 | $66,041 ($5,503) | $83,730 ($6,978) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 199 | $33,703 | $329 | $45,451 ($3,788) | $53,404 ($4,450) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 125 | $25,379 | $221 | $44,458 ($3,705) | $51,171 ($4,264) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 69 | $18,980 | $199 | $46,392 ($3,866) | $55,909 ($4,659) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $68,058Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
School's endowment start of year: $158,577,727 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $198,720,135 (2022)