At a Glance
Liberal arts and sciences
Columbia College is a private, coeducational liberal arts and sciences college offering bachelor's degrees on campus and online.
Tuition
- One of the most affordable private colleges in Elgin
- $180 per credit hour for on-campus classes
- $220 per credit hour for online classes
- $180 per credit hour for on-campus classes
- Only 35 percent of students at Columbia College leave with debt, and the average amount is less than $3,000.
Enrollment
Nationwide, Columbia College serves nearly 25,000 students each year.
Campus amenities/location
- Modern educational equipment in classrooms
- Full access to the Elgin Community College (ECC) library
- Access to the ECC computer labs
- Advising by appointment, phone, fax or e-mail
- Text purchases in the ECC bookstore
- Convenient location with plenty of free parking
Accolades
Columbia College consistently earns a top-tier ranking in U.S.News & World Report's edition of "America's Best Colleges."
College history
- Elgin campus established in 1997
- Main campus founded in 1851 in Columbia, Mo.
Accreditation
Columbia College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association and has been since 1918.
Faculty
- A faculty-to-student ratio of 1-to-14 at the Elgin campus fosters personal attention and interaction with the instructor and other adult students.
- Instructors at Columbia College-Elgin are practicing professionals who have at least a master's degree in their field
Alumni
- Columbia College has more than 35,000 living alumni around the country and the world.