Columbia State Community College

Columbia State Community College is a public community college located in Columbia, TN. It offers 25 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,904 for Tennessee residents and $18,104 for out-of-state students at Columbia State Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($9,162) of public community colleges in Tennessee.

It has 4,954 students that are higher than the average population (1,560 students) of community colleges in Tennessee. In addition, 1,139 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $34,600.

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Academic Overview

Columbia State Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Columbia, Tennessee.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,904 for Tennessee residents and $18,104 for other students on average. It offers 25 degree programs through 10 Certificate, 15 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN
Phone	931-540-2730
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,904 Out-of-State$18,104
Student Population »	4,954 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	27%
Transfer-out Rate	14%
Retention Rate	48% (Full-time) 35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,948
Students to Faculty	19:1 (5.26%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,904 for Tennessee residents and $18,104 for out-of-state students at Columbia State Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($9,162) over public community colleges in Tennessee.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Columbia State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Tennessee community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Tennessee Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,904	$18,104
Books & Supplies	$1,800
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,594
Average Financial Aid	$4,948
Cost of Attendance	$20,298	$33,498
After Financial Aid	$15,350	$28,550
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tennessee Residents	Out-of-State Students
Columbia State Community College	$4,904	$18,104
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee	$4,730	$9,162
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Columbia State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 10 Certificate, 15 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	10	15	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	541 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Music Performance	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Anesthesiologist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Informatics	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	84 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	38 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,954 students at Columbia State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,031 male students and 3,352 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	5,383	2,988	2,395
Male Students	2,031	1,260	771
Female Students	3,352	1,728	1,624

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Columbia State Community College, there are 4,954 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,752 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,139 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,613 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	4,954
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,139
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,613
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,202

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