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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateUrbanPrivate
Known for business — close-knit campus
Columbia College is a private institution in Columbia with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,338 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,650.
Established
1754
Type
Private
Campus Visits
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96%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,245Students
11:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$41,338Earnings 10yr
$23,650Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate95.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$21,450
Room & Board$8,550
Books & Supplies$960
Total Cost of Attendance$37,840
Average Net Price$23,650
Median Debt at Graduation$22,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$23,126
$30–48K$20,687
$48–75K$22,849
$75–110K$26,163
$110K+$27,106
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$23,650
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
30.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (65)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,245
Gender Split
82% / 18%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
53%
Race & Ethnicity
White 38%
Black 38%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate53.5%
Freshman Retention52.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$45,863
8 Years$40,843
10 Years$41,338
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)