Columbia State Community College
Columbia State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Columbia, TN. Columbia State Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Columbia State Community College is $4,948 for Tennessee residents and $17,772 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.98% from last year at Columbia State CC.
- Total 5,712 students have enrolled in Columbia State CC and, of that, 1,432 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Columbia State CC offers 25 programs.
- The graduation rate of Columbia State CC is 30% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Columbia State Community College is $4,948 for Tennessee residents and $17,772 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.98% 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 | Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,582 | $17,788 |
| 2022 | $4,666 | $18,124 |
| 2023 | $4,480 | $17,260 |
| 2024 | $4,904 | $18,104 |
| 2025 | $4,948 | $17,772 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Columbia State Community College offers 25 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Columbia State Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 15 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 25 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 21 |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 5 |
| Information Technology | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 541 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 84 |
| Education | 18 |
| Engineering Technology | 17 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 16 |
Student Population
Total 5,712 students have enrolled to Columbia State Community College. By gender, there are 2,195 male and 3,517 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.62 to 1.
Columbia State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,432 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 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Asian | 147 | 65 | 82 |
| Black or African American | 378 | 131 | 247 |
| Hispanic | 594 | 223 | 371 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 4,205 | 1,638 | 2,567 |
| Two or More Races | 252 | 82 | 170 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 81 | 29 | 52 |
| Total | 5,712 | 2,195 | 3,517 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Columbia State Community College is 30% and the transfer-out rate is 17%. The average financial aid amount is $5,607 and 57% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Retention Rate | 55% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,607 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 118 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 284 |