Columbia State Community College
Columbia State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Columbia, TN. It offers 26 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1968 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 4,954 students attended Columbia State Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 106 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 254 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 235 (full-time) and 255 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Columbia State Community College is 27% and transfer-out rate is 14%. The retention rate is 48% at the school.
| Student Population | 4,954 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 27% |
| Number of Faculty | 360 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Columbia State Community College is $18,104
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
83% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,948 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,104 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,948 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Columbia State Community College offers 11 career programs for 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, 165 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 0 | 119 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 46 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 165 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Columbia State Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 165 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 119 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 46 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 3 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 95 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 94 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 1 |
| Business | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 119 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 19 completers |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 19 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Music (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 24 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 24 |
| Business | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 46 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 4,954 students have enrolled into Columbia State Community College. By gender, 1,867 male and 3,087 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,760 White (75.90%), 296 Black/African American (5.97%), 432 Hispanic (8.72%), 111 Asian (2.24%), and 784 students with other races. 13 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,954 | 1,867 | 3,087 |
| American Indian/Native American | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| Asian | 111 | 40 | 71 |
| Black/African American | 296 | 103 | 193 |
| Hispanic | 432 | 167 | 265 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 3,760 | 1,434 | 2,326 |
| Two More | 204 | 59 | 145 |
| Un-Known | 117 | 52 | 65 |
| Non-resident Alien | 13 | 4 | 9 |
Directory Information
- 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN
- 931-540-2730
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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