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Columbia College, also known as Columbia College of Missouri is a private co-educational liberal arts university based in Columbia, Missouri. It was founded in 1851. Though the College is nonsectarian, it has retained a covenant with the Christian Church since its inception.
Columbia College offers a variety of degree programs in different fields of study. It offers day and evening classes on its Columbia Campus and extension courses through its nationwide campuses and ties with US military bases. It also offers online courses.
The official mascot of Columbia College is a Cougar and their sports teams are nicknamed The Cougars. Some of the notable alumni of the College are Judy Baker, Missouri congresswoman; Deborah Bryant, Miss America l966; and Arliss Howard, actor, writer and director.
Columbia College is located in a small city, in Columbia, Missouri. The school is officially a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) school. Columbia College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
Students at Columbia College often study business and management, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 510 to 605 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 605 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Columbia College offers classes to 11,792 students (8,249 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
Columbia College has a large share of part-time students. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in American Midwest Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Columbia College
1001 Rogers
Columbia, MO 65216
General Phone: (573) 875-8700
Admissions Phone: (573) 875-7352
Financial Aid Phone: (573) 875-7360
http://www.ccis.edu
Columbia College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,087 | business, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 921 | general studies, history, interdisciplinary studies, political science, sociology, history courses, English, liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 304 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 165 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 138 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 49 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching, middle school teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Science | 16 | biology, natural sciences |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | photography |
| Fine Arts | 2 | painting, ceramics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbia College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,918 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 723 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 102 | 3 |
In 2005, Columbia College had a total enrollment of 11,792 students (8,249 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 87% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Columbia College offers campus housing for 360 of its 8,249 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 819 | 509 | 62% | 163 | 32% |
| Men | 251 | 129 | 51% | 57 | 44% |
| Women | 568 | 380 | 67% | 106 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 605 |
| SAT Math | 465 | 605 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 76% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (573) 875-7352
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,995 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,995 |
| Room and board | $ 5,012 |
| Room charge | $ 3,152 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Columbia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 245600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (573) 875-7360
Columbia College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $59,876 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $56,207 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $45,085 | 15 | $45,327 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $40,086 | 3 | $40,993 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $50,012 | 22 | $46,316 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Midwest Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| Basketball | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 14 | 27 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Painting
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbia College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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