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Columbia College

Vienna, VA·Private for-profit·239 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 239 students.

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239
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$9,921
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Earnings
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$6,035
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About This School

Columbia College is a private for-profit institution located in Vienna, Virginia with approximately 239 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,921 per year.

Columbia College may refer to one of several institutions of higher education in North America:

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable entry point into higher education — at just $9,921/year average net price and a median graduation debt of only $6,035, the financial risk here is genuinely low compared to most schools. That said, with only 239 undergraduates and a for-profit structure, you'll want to carefully research job placement outcomes and whether credits transfer or employers recognize the degree. Do your homework before enrolling — the low cost is real, but so are the questions around long-term value.

Founded
1754
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions69%
Computer Science8%
Business & Marketing6%
Education5%
English5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Barack ObamaTheodore RooseveltIsaac AsimovB. R. AmbedkarMilton FriedmanLeonard CohenAmelia EarhartMikheil SaakashviliJ. D. SalingerUrsula K. Le GuinMadeleine AlbrightRobert A. Millikan

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
$9,921
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$6,035

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
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after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,035
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,035
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
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after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
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after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White17%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino2%
Asian22%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (239 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Columbia College

8620 Westwood Center Drive

Vienna, VA 22182

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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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