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Columbia College

Sonora, CA·Public·1,984 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,984 students.

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1,984
Students
$11,316
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Grad Rate
$33,600
Earnings
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About This School

Columbia College is a public institution located in Sonora, California with approximately 1,984 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,316 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

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

This small public community college in Sonora, CA serves fewer than 2,000 students, making it a genuinely intimate setting for those who want personalized attention in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Worth considering if you're planning to transfer to a four-year school or gain career-ready skills affordably, but go in with clear eyes: median earnings of $33,600 a decade after enrollment are modest, so the return on investment depends heavily on your specific program and what you do next. It's a solid launchpad, not a destination — have a plan for what comes after.

Founded
1754
Setting
Fringe rural
Avg Faculty Salary
$10,219

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing6%
Social Sciences6%
Health Professions6%
Psychology4%
Education3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Engineering1%
Biological Sciences1%

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

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,282
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,264
Avg Net Price
$11,316
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$10,095
$30–48k$10,910
$48–75k$13,961
$75–110k$15,762
$110k+$12,813

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants28%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
N/A
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$29,400
Female graduates$23,000

Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
N/A
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,600
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

White61%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino26%
Asian2%
Two or more races3%
American Indian/Alaska Native2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,984 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Columbia College

11600 Columbia College Dr

Sonora, CA 95370

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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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