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Columbia Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Columbia Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Columbia, Missouri

There are at least 5 colleges in Columbia, listed and described below. These schools represent 42,521 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 35,753 full-time students, and a reported 8,021 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Missouri-Columbia and Columbia College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Missouri Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Columbia is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Columbia.

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Columbia Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Cosmetology Concepts Institute
1611 Burlington Street Suite A
Columbia, Missouri 65202

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming, trade and industrial teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 37 students, 41 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Colleges in Columbia with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School
4203 S Providence Rd
Columbia, Missouri 65203-7199

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, surgical tech, electrician, computer services management, construction trades, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 75 students, 127 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Columbia College
1001 Rogers
Columbia, Missouri 65216

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, business, business management, criminal justice and administration, psychology, interdisciplinary studies, accounting, human resources.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 12,954 students, 10,591 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 392 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 453-578. Math: 535-630.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Stephens College
1200 E Broadway
Columbia, Missouri 65215

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: medical records admin, drama, business, school counseling, fashion merchandising, business management, marketing studies, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,050 students, 1,016 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 515 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-640. Math: 490-600. Writing: 530-620.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Missouri-Columbia
105 Jesse Hall
Columbia, Missouri 65211

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, communication studies, curriculum and instruction, psychology, accounting, registered nursing, biology, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 28,405 students, 23,978 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 7,114 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-660. Math: 540-650.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Boonville Colleges18,20211 
Fulton Colleges212,1283,1611,254

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