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Columbia State Community College

Columbia, TN·Public·https://www.columbiastate.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Columbia State Community College is a public community college in Columbia, TN. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 90/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Columbia State Community College is a public community college in Columbia, TN. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 90/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$4,326
In-State Tuition
+$340 fees
$17,784
Out-of-State Tuition
+$340 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Town setting

Ski Access

113 miles

Cloudmont Ski

Weather

Warm Climate

52°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

113 mi away
199 mi away
4 lifts
206 mi away
65 skiable acres8 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Columbia, TN

37°Jan41°Feb49°Mar58°Apr66°May74°Jun78°Jul77°Aug71°Sep59°Oct48°Nov40°Dec

Station: COLUMBIA 3 WNW · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

90/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety8593100
85/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
93/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$4,326$17,784
Fees
$340$340
Total
$4,666$18,124
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

23 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
541 grads/yr$40,271
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate
98 grads/yr$54,816
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
84 grads/yr$78,499
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
38 grads/yr$41,027
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's
28 grads/yr$56,354

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's84 grads$78,499
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's25 grads$56,642
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Associate's28 grads$56,354
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate98 grads$54,816
Education, General
Associate's18 grads$41,890
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's38 grads$41,027
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's541 grads$40,271
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Associate's16 grads$37,930
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
Associate's17 grads
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Associate's11 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Columbia State Community College located?

Columbia State Community College is located in Columbia, TN. The main campus address is 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Columbia State Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Columbia State Community College charges $4,326/year for in-state students and $17,784/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $18,124/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Columbia State Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Columbia State Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Columbia State Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($17,784/year out-of-state), campus culture in Columbia, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Columbia State Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Columbia State Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Columbia, TN
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 52°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
90/100
Nearest Airport
Nashville, TN (BNA) · 42 mialso MQY (42 mi), MSL (67 mi)

Location

Columbia, TN

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.