C+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Professors
    B+
  2. Value
    C-
  3. Diversity
    C
  4. Safety
    A
  5. Student Life
    B
  6. Location
    B
Columbia College - California is ...
Public
Athletic Division
CCCAA
Athletic Conference
—
Address
11600 Columbia College Dr
Sonora, CA 95370
Branch of
Yosemite Community Colleges
Website
gocolumbia.edu
View College Rankings

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
—

Cost

Net Price
$8,666/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $7,104/ year
  • $30-48k
    $8,663/ year
  • $49-75k
    $9,583/ year
  • $76-110k
    $10,211/ year
  • $110k+
    —

Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.16 responses
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.12 responses
67%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.12 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    117 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    54 Graduates
  • Restaurant and Food Services Management
    32 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    30 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    21 Graduates
  • Fire Prevention and Safety Technology
    19 Graduates
  • Psychology
    19 Graduates
  • English
    18 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    16 Graduates
  • Natural Resources Conservation
    15 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
717Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
20%
Pell Grant
53%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
  • More opinions are needed to display this poll.Take our surveyto add your opinion.

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$23,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
23%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
69%
National
83%

More opinions are needed to display this poll.  Take our survey

Colleges like Columbia College - California
More

Columbia College - California Reviews

145 reviews
All Categories
The quality of some of the professors at the school here are world class. Two that come to mind right off the bat are Ted Hamilton and Paula Clark. If you have a chance to take one of their courses, DO IT! Do not listen to any of the counselors who stray you away from taking their class because it's challenging. They care about their students as if they were their own kin. they will inspire and drive you make choice right for you outside of class and in.
Review Columbia College - California
Columbia College is a very small and quite college where you can let your mind wander in this beautiful nature setting. The classes are easy to get to and the rooms are small so it is very up close and personal with your teacher. All of the different buildings on campus are easy to get to, so if you do not want to walk miles and miles or ride a bike then this is the perfect college for you.
Columbia College is entirely a college where you aren't there entirely for school. It is very rare to see somebody who is only a full-time student, most people who attend are also working or have families. For the purpose of just amassing credits before transferring to a four year, its a fantastic school. It is cheap and has some high quality teachers. Don't come in expecting a large social life though, there aren't many things to do on campus or in the surrounding towns and cities either.