Colleges in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia is a city in Missouri. According to Census data, the population is 141,645 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, six colleges are active for serving college programs in Columbia, Missouri. In addition, there are 10 colleges located within 30 miles from Columbia.
By school type, there are three public and three private schools. By school level, there are four 4-years (or high) schools and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Six schools offer undergraduate programs and four schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Columbia, Missouri is $16,314 for Missouri residents and $22,981 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 71.64% and the average SAT score is 1,190. A total of 38,111 students enrolled in schools in Columbia, Missouri, of which 7,957 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Columbia, Missouri
The following table lists 6 colleges located in Columbia and 5 schools near Columbia, Missouri ordered by distance from Columbia. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Columbia | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Public, 4 years four-years | 0.25 miles | $34,338 | 31,304 | 75% | 18 to 1 | $31,029 | 79.1% | 1,240 |
| University of Missouri-System Office Columbia, MO Public, 4 years four-years | 0.25 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Stephens College Columbia, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 0.45 miles | $28,200 | 590 | 45% | 8 to 1 | $9,900 | 64.2% | 1,140 |
| Columbia College Columbia, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 0.66 miles | $24,326 | 6,046 | 42% | 20 to 1 | $9,200 | - | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia Columbia, MO Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.01 miles | $15,975 | 143 | - | 24 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Westminster College Fulton, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 21.07 miles | $34,188 | 610 | 63% | 9 to 1 | - | 75.3% | 1,030 |
| William Woods University Fulton, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 21.08 miles | $28,860 | 1,508 | 50% | 9 to 1 | $13,800 | 61.5% | - |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 23.87 miles | $27,140 | 1,080 | 51% | 13 to 1 | - | 97.9% | 1,005 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 23.87 miles | $6,960 | 3,145 | - | 19 to 1 | $6,390 | 100.0% | - |
| Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics Jefferson City, MO Private, Less than 2 years valid | 26.94 miles | $14,325 | 89 | - | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO Public, 4 years four-years | 27.87 miles | $16,882 | 1,833 | 28% | 15 to 1 | $12,836 | - | - |
| Average | - | $22,981 | 38,111 | 54% | 15 to 1 | $16,710 | 71.6% | 1,190 |