Columbia Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $12,276
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Columbia:
- Total Enrollment: 5,689, including 4,019 online students
- 5,207 Undergraduate, 482 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.8% men, 59.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 75%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 75 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 37 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 6 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Columbia Overview
Columbia College (Columbia) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Columbia, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Columbia's tuition & fees is $12,276 for the academic year 2024-2025. 60% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,897.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,689 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
Columbia ranked 24th in Missouri Colleges rankings. Columbia College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Columbia has 36 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Columbia College is $12,276. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,477.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,284 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,811.
| Undergraduate | $12,276 |
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| Graduate | $8,477 |
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| Undergraduate | $12,284 |
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| Graduate | $7,811 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Columbia College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Columbia
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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Columbia College Directory Information
Columbia Campuses and Colleges
Columbia College has 36 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
| Name | Location | Tuition & Fees |
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| Columbia College - Redstone Arsenal | Redstone Arsenal, AL | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - NAS Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Orlando | Orlando, FL | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Crystal Lake Campus | Crystal Lake, IL | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Fort Leonard Wood | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | Osage Beach, MO | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Saint Louis | Saint Louis, MO | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Salt Lake | Murray, UT | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Lake County | Gurnee, IL | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/Marysville | Marysville, WA | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Freeport | Freeport, IL | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Springfield | Springfield, MO | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Rolla | Rolla, MO | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Los Alamitos | Los Alamitos, CA | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Fort Stewart | Ft. Stewart, GA | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Hunter Army Airfield | Hunter Army Airfield, GA | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Elgin | Elgin, IL | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Whidbey Island | Oak Harbor, WA | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Fort Sill | Fort Sill, OK | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - San Diego | San Diego, CA | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Mesquite | Mesquite, TX | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Waynesville | Waynesville, MO | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Naval Base San Diego | San Diego, CA | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Imperial | Imperial, CA | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - NSB Kings Bay | Kings Bay, GA | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Waynesville | Waynesville, MO | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Springfield TMobile | Springfield, MO | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Eastfield Pleasant Grove | Dallas, TX | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Fort Leonard Wood 58th Trans BN | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - USCG Base Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Tavares PD | Tavares, FL | $8,304 |
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| Columbia College - Denver | Aurora, CO | $8,256 |
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| Columbia College - Whiteman AFB | Whiteman AFB, MO | $8,256 |
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