Columbia College, MO
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Affiliated with the Disciples of Christ Church
Open Admissions
33 Campuses
Main Campus
Columbia College Rankings
Affordability45
Selectivity22
Retention23
Graduation1
Earnings28
Diversity69
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Columbia College
70%
Bachelor’s
26%
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing28%
Communication, Journalism<1%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting9%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities37%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service10%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts<1%
Admissions
Getting into Columbia College
47%
Admission Rate
615
Median SAT Math
535
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–680
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Columbia College
$23K
In-State Tuition
$23K
Out-of-State Tuition
$35K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $25K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $24K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Columbia College
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
34%
Repayment Rate
$257
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 56% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 3% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $45K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 28% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 34% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 45% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 56% | 56% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Columbia College
69%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
33%
Withdrawal Rate
28%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 25% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 28% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 35% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 23% | 36% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 34% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 20% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 28% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Columbia College
88%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Columbia College
10,767
Undergraduates
14%
Full-time Undergrads
29
Avg Entry Age
664
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 23% | 15% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 12% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Columbia College, MO
Stephens College
1 miles, SE
University of Missouri-Columbia
1 miles, S
Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia
1 miles, NE
Columbia Area Career Center
4 miles, S