Columbia State Community College

Columbia State Community College Overview

Columbia State Community College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Columbia, Tennessee. Columbia State Community College was founded in 1966 and the school enrolls around 4,633 students a year, which includes 4,633 undergraduates.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is August 13.

Student Activities at Columbia State Community College

Interested in music or performing? At Columbia State Community College you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Columbia State Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Columbia State Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Columbia State Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Columbia State Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$4,326
Out-of-State	$17,784

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Is Columbia State Community College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how competitive a college is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer view of what Columbia State Community College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Columbia State Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Columbia State Community College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Columbia State Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbia State Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Columbia State Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbia State Community College.

Based on this information, does Columbia State Community College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Columbia State Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Columbia State Community College Located?

Columbia State Community College is located in the small town setting of Columbia, Tennessee, less than an hour from Nashville.

If you want to see Columbia State Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to Columbia, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Nashville International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Columbia State Community College and Columbia are like without leaving home.

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