Columbia College
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 4,950 students.
About This School
Columbia College is a private nonprofit institution located in Columbia, Missouri with approximately 4,950 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $22,715 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $43,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Columbia College may refer to one of several institutions of higher education in North America:
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the relatively low debt at graduation ($14,750) and manageable net price of $24,051/year are genuine bright spots, but a 46% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate suggest that a significant number of students either struggle to finish or leave before they do. Median earnings of $43,000 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense for students who have a clear, affordable path to a specific career and a solid support plan to stay enrolled. Worth a closer look if cost is a priority, but ask the school directly what's driving that attrition before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,950 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
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Ozarks Technical Community College
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Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO · Private nonprofit
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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