Columbia College
Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit · 4,950 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $23,967 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $21,168 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $21,550 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $23,015 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,545 |
| All incomes (average) | $22,715 |
Sticker tuition: $25,826 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
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- Average SAT
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- Median ACT
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- Students with Pell grants
- 45%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 42%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $45,378
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,879
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business34%
Health & Nursing9%
Criminal Justice7%
Computer Science6%
Psychology6%
History2%
Biology & Life Sciences1%
Kinesiology & Sports Science1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Environmental Studies1%
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