Columbia State Community College
Columbia State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Columbia, TN. It offers 25 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 5,712 students attended Columbia State Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 118 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 204 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 284 (full-time) and 205 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Columbia State Community College is 30% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 55% at the school.
| Student Population | 5,712 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 30% |
| Number of Faculty | 322 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Columbia State Community College is $17,772
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
57% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,607 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,772 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,607 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Columbia State Community College offers 10 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, 130 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 | 103 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 130 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Columbia State Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 130 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 103 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 27 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 100 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 99 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 1 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 103 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 19 completers |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 19 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 0 |
| Business | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 8 |
| Total | 27 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 5,712 students have enrolled into Columbia State Community College. By gender, 2,195 male and 3,517 female students are attending the school.
There are 4,205 White (73.62%), 378 Black/African American (6.62%), 594 Hispanic (10.40%), 147 Asian (2.57%), and 980 students with other races. 39 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,712 | 2,195 | 3,517 |
| American Indian/Native American | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Asian | 147 | 65 | 82 |
| Black/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 More | 252 | 82 | 170 |
| Un-Known | 81 | 29 | 52 |
| Non-resident Alien | 39 | 18 | 21 |
Directory Information
- 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN
- 931-540-2730
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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