Columbia State Community College
Tel:
(931) 540-2730
- 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%.
Top Rankings
Columbia State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
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 | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Columbia State Community College is Nashville State Community College (38.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 7,885 students | 38.50 Mi120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333 38.507,885 - Fortis Institute-NashvillePrivate for-profit427 students | 39.90 Mi3354 Perimeter Hill Drive, Suite 105
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 320-5917 39.90427 - John A Gupton CollegePrivate not-for-profit164 students | 41.30 Mi1616 Church St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-3927 41.30164 - Hussian College-Daymar College MurfreesboroPrivate for-profit205 students | 41.80 Mi415 Golden Bear Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(717) 380-1385 41.80205 - Kaplan College-NashvillePrivate, for profit369 students | 42.10 Mi750 Envious Lane
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 279-8300 42.10369
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