Columbia College

Non-profit public

Public

Private

Regional

Columbia College was founded in 1854, making it one of the oldest women's colleges in the United States. Approximately 1,200 students currently attend Columbia College, many of whom pursue remote learning opportunities through the Desire2Learn platform. Distance learners can access over 800 individual asynchronous classes. They may obtain fully online bachelor's degrees in fields like sociology, international business, human services, and nursing (RN to BSN). The college also offers a cybersecurity program that teaches students to conduct digital investigations and process evidence according to accepted industry standards. The school's graduate catalog contains online master's degrees in educational leadership and business administration. Columbia College's MBA programs hold accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Candidates personalize their curriculum by pursuing an accounting or human resource management emphasis. Additionally, the college delivers a master of science in criminal justice that focuses on law enforcement and corrections administration. Learners also cultivate their research and policy analysis competencies.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

51% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Not required or recommended
High school rank:	Not required or recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

70%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
2	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
3	Education	✔	✔	✔
4	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✕	✕
5	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
6	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
7	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✕
8	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
9	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
10	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✕
11	Psychology	✔	✔	✕
12	Theology And Religious Vocations	✔	✔	✔