Columbia State Community College
- Columbia State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution in southern middle Tennessee, is dedicated to providing access to collegiate education, promoting lifelong learning and supporting community development.
School Highlights
Columbia State Community College serves 6,305 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,305 students
- In-state tuition: $3,799
- Out-state tuition: $14,863
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 19%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Columbia State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 338 teachers has grown by 74% over five years.
Columbia State Community College
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
338 staff
81 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Columbia State Community College has grown by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
The Columbia State Community College diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,305 students
1,209 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,249 students
656 students
# Part-Time Students
3,056 students
553 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
13 students
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
6%
18%
% White
81%
69%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.49
College Completion Rate
25%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,799 is less than the state average of $6,149. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,863 is less than the state average of $15,358. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,799
$6,149
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,863
$15,358
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,431
$12,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,328
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
71%
SAT Reading
455
455
SAT Math
420
448
SAT Writing
455
455
ACT Composite
19
19
ACT English
18
19
ACT Math
17
18
ACT Writing
18
18
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- 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.
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