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(Nationwide) |
| County |
Maury County, TN |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
2,352 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
2,395 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
4,747 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
81% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
38% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,653 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
61% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,519 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
32% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$987 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
18% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,259 |
$3,048 |
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- Columbia State, the first of Tennessee's community colleges, was founded in 1966. The college was temporarily housed in facilities throughout the city of Columbia until the present campus was occupied. On March 15, 1967, Lady Bird and Lyndon B. Johnson dedicated the Columbia campus.
- Today, the college serves close to 10,000 students per year in credit and continuing education courses and awards more than ten million dollars in financial aid. Five academic divisions offer students over 50 programs of study and the opportunity to earn a certificate, associate of arts, associate of science or associate of applied science degree. In addition to the Columbia campus, the college has locations in Lawrence, Marshall, Wayne and Williamson counties.
- Columbia State provides general transfer and career degrees, academic and technical certificates, developmental studies and continuing education opportunities at locations throughout the college’s service area and online. The college promotes academic excellence with emphasis on student learning that builds knowledge, develops skills and broadens perspectives. In addition, Columbia State initiates partnerships in support of economic and community development and contributes to intellectual, cultural, physical and social advancement in its service area.
- Columbia State offers over 50 programs that can lead to a degree or certificate in Business & Technology, Developmental Studies, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences, Education and Developmental Studies, Physical Education and University Partnerships.
- Columbia State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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