Columbia College (Sonora, CA)
Columbia College (Sonora, CA) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Sonora, CA. It offers 86 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (7/1/1972 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,828 students attended Columbia College (Sonora, CA) in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 48 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 56 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 138 (full-time) and 66 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Columbia College (Sonora, CA) is 27% and transfer-out rate is 7%. The retention rate is 58% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,828 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 27% |
| Number of Faculty | 104 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Columbia College (Sonora, CA) is $9,264
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
56% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,087 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $9,264 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,087 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Columbia College (Sonora, CA) offers 38 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 168 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 3 | 0 | 26 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 22 | 0 | 78 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 13 | 0 | 64 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 168 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Columbia College (Sonora, CA) are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 168 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 26 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 78 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 64 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 0 |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 4 |
| Business | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 13 |
| Total | 26 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,828 students have enrolled into Columbia College (Sonora, CA). By gender, 1,267 male and 1,561 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,703 White (60.22%), 84 Black/African American (2.97%), 702 Hispanic (24.82%), 73 Asian (2.58%), and 963 students with other races. 54 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,828 | 1,267 | 1,561 |
| American Indian/Native American | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Asian | 73 | 34 | 39 |
| Black/African American | 84 | 64 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 702 | 297 | 405 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| White | 1,703 | 759 | 944 |
| Two More | 115 | 44 | 71 |
| Un-Known | 52 | 24 | 28 |
| Non-resident Alien | 54 | 22 | 32 |
Directory Information
- 11600 Columbia College Dr, Sonora, CA
- 209-588-5100
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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