Columbia Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $9,900
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Columbia:
- Total Enrollment: 151, including 15 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 27.2% men, 72.8% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 80%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 2%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 85%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 11 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
Columbia Overview
Columbia College (Columbia) is a 2-4 year, private (for-profit) school located in Vienna, VA. It is classified as medium Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The Columbia's tuition & fees is $9,900 for the academic year 2024-2025. 35% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,410.
The school has a total enrollment of 151 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Columbia College is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Columbia College is $9,900.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,471 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
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 undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Columbia
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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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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