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Columbia State Community College

Columbia, TN · Town · 3,897 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

As Tennessee’s very first community college, Columbia State Community College is best known for providing an affordable, high-quality gateway to higher education, primarily through the tuition-free Tennessee Promise program and seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities. Prospective students are drawn to its highly competitive Health Sciences division—featuring renowned, high-licensure programs in nursing, veterinary technology, and radiologic technology—as well as strong associate degree pathways in business, education, and STEM fields. The campus culture is welcoming and highly supportive, offering an active student experience through diverse campus clubs, student government, and NJCAA athletic teams like the Chargers. This close-knit environment is further enhanced by exceptionally small class sizes and dedicated faculty mentorship, ensuring that students receive a highly personalized academic foundation at a fraction of the cost of a university.


Wikipedia:Columbia State Community College is a public community college in Columbia, Tennessee. Founded in 1966, it serves nine counties in southern Middle Tennessee through five campuses. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Science in Teaching, Associate of Fine Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, and technical certificates.

Location
Columbia, TN, 38401 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
42 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,179
Out-of-state COA
$25,995
Avg net price
$4,734
In-state tuition
$5,296
Out-of-state tuition
$18,112
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,083
$30–48k
$4,125
$48–75k
$5,995
$75–110k
$5,706
$110k+
$6,252
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
30%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
34%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
44%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,400
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,256
Median debt
$8,500
Monthly loan payment
$90
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,386$13,136
Debt (90th percentile)
$24,218
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
19
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$26,796
Independent students
37%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
32%
Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
12%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$16M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,556/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,330
Federal loan rate
5%

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