Columbia College is a private not-for-profit institution and is headquartered at Columbia, Missouri. It was established in the year 1851 and has now served the student community for over 160 years. The small classes, experienced faculty, and top quality educational programs are what sets apart this coeducational liberal arts and sciences college.
The college was originally named as 'Christian Female College' and later in 1970, changed its name to Columbia College when it transitioned into a four-year coeducational institution. The college also holds a mutually beneficial Christian religious affiliation.
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Total student population at the college is 16,413. This consists of 6,481 full-time students and 9,932 part-time enrollments.
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The student-faculty ratio is 33:1.
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College acceptance rate is 52%.
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The college also has branches at San Diego, Denver, Orlando, Kansas City, Fort Drum, Fort Worth and Salt Lake City.
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The total graduation rate of college is 31%.
- College accreditation - The college is regionally accredited and recognized by the Higher Learning Commission.
Online Education at Columbia College
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The college offers 57 online programs across 16 disciplines including Business Management, Education, Public Administration, Literature, History, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Political Science, Human Services, Interdisciplinary Studies, Arts, and Environmental Science programs.
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The online program at the college offers flexible course timings and self-paced learning opportunities at affordable rates.
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The online learning environment at the college is designed through a learning management system called 'Desire2Learn' (D2L).
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Online students can take classes at their own pace but must meet weekly assignment deadlines and attend group discussions as per the timetable.
Reviews
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The professors are generous and very keen to help the students. The people are very friendly and the whole campus has a welcoming feel to it. One feels a sense of belonging as soon as one enters the campus most probably due to the small class sizes and the friendly nature of the peers.
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There are many intermediate steps that the professors are happy to take ensuring that each student submits the assignments and projects on time and also understands what is being taught.
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The syllabus is exhaustive but the staff is extremely skilled at getting it through to the students. Every professor has a vested interest in the students’ success and is easy to approach and clarify doubts.