At a Glance
Liberal arts and sciences
Columbia College is a private, coeducational liberal arts and sciences college offering associate and bachelor's degrees as well as certificate programs on campus and online.
Tuition
- One of the most affordable private colleges in Guantanamo Bay
- $185 per credit hour for on-campus classes
- $240 per credit hour for online classes
- $185 per credit hour for on-campus classes
Enrollment
Nationwide, Columbia College serves nearly 25,000 students each year.
Campus amenities/location
- Modern education technology in classrooms
- Full Internet access to the college's electronic library
- Free advising by appointment, phone or e-mail
- Textbook purchases by phone or Internet through an external vendor
College history
- Guantanamo Bay campus established in 2003
- 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-16 at the Guantanamo Bay campus fosters personal attention and interaction with the instructor and other adult students.
- Instructors at Columbia College-Guantanamo Bay 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.
