Columbia State Community College
- 2 Year
- COLUMBIA, TN
Community College
Columbia State Community College
- grade C+Overall Grade
- 2 Year
- COLUMBIA, TN
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 483 reviews
Report Card
- Professorsgrade C+
- Valuegrade C+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Safetygrade A
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Locationgrade B minus
About
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division I
Athletic Conference
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From Columbia State Community College
It's no secret that Columbia State's five campuses in southern Middle Tennessee and affordable tuition make it a great choice for many students. However, it is the nurturing and friendly atmosphere–a place where faculty know your name–that makes Columbia State unique. Named the 2021 Tennessee Community College of the Year, Columbia State also has the distinction of being the first community college established in Tennessee.
Upcoming Events
Admissions
Application Deadline
No data available
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
No data available
Accepts Common App
No data available
Cost
Net Price
$6,705 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,752 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 44 responses65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 43 responses81%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 43 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities632 Graduates
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)130 Graduates
- Nursing77 Graduates
- Education32 Graduates
- Engineering Technician28 Graduates
- Business26 Graduates
- Information Technology19 Graduates
- Medical Laboratory Technician16 Graduates
- Radiation Therapy16 Graduates
- Respiratory Care Therapy15 Graduates
Academics
Columbia State offers more than 80 degree paths, including both career-entry and transfer programs.
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,047 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,884
Undergrads Over 25
20%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
3%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$31,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
28%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
86%
National
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Columbia State Community College Reviews
Rating 3.95 out of 5 483 reviews
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Columbia State has a wide range of majors to succeed in. Columbia State also has an excellent transfer program that guarantees the transfer of all credits. The faculty and staff are lovely as well. The financial aid process for freshmen needs extreme improvement. Scholarships aren't added until the last minute, and freshmen are believed they have to pay this enormous amount of money otherwise, they'd lose all their classes, which is not the case. Some transparency in this area between students and faculty could make this community college best in the region!
Columbia State Community College has been so helpful and encouraging throughout my educational journey. The advisors have been a great help! Every student is assigned an advisor, they answer any questions and even help register for your courses. This has been much easier than I first expected when I started college. I recommend Columbia State to anyone who is ready to begin their educational journey!
Columbia State is a great community college for the determined college student! I was grateful to be able to attend because I was able to stick closer to home with my family and gain more experience at the vet clinic where I work. I have attended virtually and in-person and both ways are valuable. One thing I would enhance about Columbia State is the amount of enthusiasm for students and teachers alike. They are there to teach, we are there to learn!
Overall, Columbia State has helped me push even closer towards my goals and I am excited to transfer but feeling bittersweet about leaving!
Overall, Columbia State has helped me push even closer towards my goals and I am excited to transfer but feeling bittersweet about leaving!