Columbia College (177065)

https://www.ccis.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $12,276
    0.0652% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $21,530
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,689
    45% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    42.6%
    104 Graduates

    About

    Columbia College (177065) is a higher education institution located in Boone County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Columbia College (177065) were General Studies (249 degrees awarded), General Business (78 degrees), and Registered Nursing (49 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,738 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia College (177065). 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (980 degrees), 2.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (340 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Columbia College (177065) is $12,276, which is $−11,724 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Columbia College (177065) is $12,276, which is $11,724 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,530.

    In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending Columbia College (177065) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $12,276
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Columbia College (177065) was $12,276. The cost of tuition at Columbia College (177065) is $−11,724 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $21,530
    2024 Value
    4.97%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Columbia College (177065) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,530. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Columbia College (177065) grew by 4.97%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,874
    Room and Board
    $480
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Columbia College (177065) was of $8,874 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.35% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $480. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    60%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    41%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    60% of undergraduate students at Columbia College (177065) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.45% with respect to 2023, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Columbia College (177065) had a total enrollment of 5,689 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Columbia College (177065) is 2,562 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,127. This means that 45% of students enrolled at Columbia College (177065) are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Columbia College (177065), both undergraduate and graduate, is 53% White, 20.7% Black or African American, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.01% Two or More Races, 1.81% Asian, 0.562% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.457% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Columbia College (177065) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.1%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Black or African American Female (10.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.7%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Black or African American Female (7.56%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    45%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Columbia College (177065) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,689 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia College (177065) is 2,562 and the part-time enrollment is 3,127. This means that 45% of students enrolled at Columbia College (177065) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    75%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Columbia College (177065) was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Columbia College (177065) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      3,018 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      1,179 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      642 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Columbia College (177065) is 53% White, 20.7% Black or African American, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.01% Two or More Races, 1.81% Asian, 0.562% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.457% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 98 students (1.72%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 288 more women than men received degrees from Columbia College (177065). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbia College (177065) is white (980 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (340 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Columbia College (177065) is General Studies (249 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (78 degrees) and Registered Nursing (49 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbia College (177065), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (123 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (82 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (449 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) are Accountants & auditors (1,029,858 people), Other managers (845,664 people), Financial managers (547,623 people), Chief executives & legislators (433,329 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (314,368 people).

    The most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) in 2024 are Protective Services (123 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (82 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (449 degrees), Business (624 degrees), and History (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) are Protective Services (123 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (82 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (449 degrees), Business (624 degrees), and History (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) are Elementary & secondary schools (867,835 people), Computer Systems Design (618,598 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (546,625 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (493,344 people), and Banking & related activities (481,950 people).

    The most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) are Protective Services (123 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (82 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (449 degrees), Business (624 degrees), and History (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Columbia College (177065).
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Studies
      249 degrees awarded
    2. General Business
      78 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      49 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Columbia College (177065) was General Studies with 249 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    725
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,013
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 725 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (177065), which is 0.716 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,013).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 228 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (177065) in General Studies, which is 1.25 times more than the 183 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (177065) in General Business, which is 1.37 times more than the 150 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    30%
    100% Completion Time
    41%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 30% of students graduating from Columbia College (177065) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      980 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      340 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      184 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Columbia College (177065) is white (980 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (340 degrees).

    1.44% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,571 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,563 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      1,560 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbia College (177065) is white female (1,571 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,563 degrees).

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    Operations

    Columbia College (177065) has an endowment valued at nearly $159M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.3M (9.61%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Columbia College (177065) had a total salary expenditure of 78M. Columbia College (177065) employs 22 Associate professors, 22 Assistant professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at Columbia College (177065) are Male Associate professor (17), Female Assistant professor (16), and Female Instructor (10).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia College (177065) are: Management, with 94 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 74 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 67 employees.

    Endowment

    $159M
    2024 Endowment
    5.98%
    decline from 2023

    Columbia College (177065) has an endowment valued at about $159M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Columbia College (177065) declined 5.98% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $113M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $38.1M
    2024 Salaries
    6.29%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Columbia College (177065) paid a median of $38.1M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($78M) and a 6.29% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.11% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.4% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $5.59M
    Instructional Salaries
    74
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Columbia College (177065) paid a total of $5.59M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia College (177065) were Management with 94 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 67 employees.

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