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Columbia Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Columbia

There are at least 6 colleges in Columbia, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 40,688 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 34,367 full-time students, and a reported 6,829 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 Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Columbia Beauty Academy
1729 W Broadway - Suite #5
Columbia, Missouri 65203

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 12 students, 12 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, electrician, surgical tech, computer services management, construction trades, agricultural mechanization, applied horticulture, various agricutural courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 83 students, 75 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, computer and info science, accounting, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 11,792 students, 8,249 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 360 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-605. Math: 465-605.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 45 students, 45 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Stephens College
1200 E Broadway
Columbia, Missouri 65215

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: drama, school counseling, fashion design, interdisciplinary studies, fashion merchandising, mass communication, dance, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 826 students, 701 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 450 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-620. Math: 480-570.
  • 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, psychology, accounting, curriculum and instruction, biology, registered nursing, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 27,930 students, 25,285 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 6,019 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Boonville Colleges18,20224 
Fulton Colleges212,1283,4951,167

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