Columbia College
Columbia College is a Private, 2-4 years located in Vienna, VA. Columbia College is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Columbia College is $9,900 where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 5.77% from last year at Columbia.
- Total 151 students have enrolled in Columbia and, of that, 15 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Columbia offers 11 programs and 3 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Columbia is 80% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Columbia College is - for Virginia residents and $9,900 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 5.77% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,940 | $9,940 |
| 2022 | $10,320 | $10,320 |
| 2023 | $8,820 | $8,820 |
| 2024 | $9,360 | $9,360 |
| 2025 | $9,900 | $9,900 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Columbia College offers 11 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 3 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Columbia College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 7 | 3 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 0 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 7 |
| English Language and Literature | 6 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 0 |
Student Population
Total 151 students have enrolled to Columbia College. By gender, there are 41 male and 110 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.37 to 1.
Columbia College offers online degree/certificate programs and 15 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 37 | 8 | 29 |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 24 | 6 | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 151 | 41 | 110 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Columbia College is 80% and the transfer-out rate is 2%. The average financial aid amount is $4,410 and 35% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Retention Rate | 85% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,410 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 4 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 32 |