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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.
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 460 to 600 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 663 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 12,954 students (9,732 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Columbia College.
The school has a large share of part-time students. Columbia College 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
http://www.ccis.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,118 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, history, English, sociology, political science, American studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,114 | business, business management, accounting, human resources, finance, marketing, international business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 373 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 219 | psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 116 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 110 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Education And Teaching | 30 | curriculum and instruction, education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching |
| Science | 24 | biology, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | social work, human services |
| Design | 6 | graphic design, illustration |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | photography |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | sports and fitness management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Fine Arts | 1 | painting, ceramics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbia College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,066 | 39 |
| Associate's degree | 969 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 113 | 3 |
In 2007, Columbia College had a total enrollment of 12,954 students (9,732 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Columbia College offers campus housing for 376 of its 9,732 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 939 | 535 | 57% | 208 | 39% |
| Men | 374 | 194 | 52% | 90 | 46% |
| Women | 565 | 341 | 60% | 118 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 598 | 663 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,034 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,034 |
| Room and board | $ 5,320 |
| Room charge | $ 3,346 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,974 |
| Books and supplies | $ 748 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Columbia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 245600)
Columbia College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $72,312 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $59,923 | 7 | $57,023 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $48,322 | 8 | $49,654 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $47,899 | 8 | $53,762 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $58,011 | 25 | $54,767 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Midwest Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 40 | 76 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 26 | 50 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, 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
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
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
Human Services, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Painting
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
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 5% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
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 Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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