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#3 most Military Friendly college in the U.S. 2022-23
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For students wishing to live and learn on campus in Columbia, Missouri.
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Online & night classes
For those wanting to take classes online or at a nationwide location.
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For veterans, military members wanting classes online or nationwide.
Featured alumni success story
"Each time I participate in the interviews, I’m afforded the opportunity to listen to the students and hear how Columbia College has been an integral part of their education, similar to my own journey."
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Professional excellence
The Robert W. Plaster School of Business is a Candidate for Accreditation of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and enjoys exclusive access to training, awards, programs and more.
Campus safety
Columbia College is ranked the No. 3 most-secure campus in the U.S. by A Secure Life. The ranking is based on 10 years’ worth of data, including property crimes and campus safety protocols.
Quality online education
Columbia College is the No. 2 school in Missouri for online programs in 2020, according to Value Colleges. The organization considered the number of degree, course flexibility and military friendliness.
Military friendly
Columbia College is consistently named a military-friendly college. The college was on Military Times' "Best for Vets: Colleges 2020" list and named a Military Friendly School in 2020 by Military Friendly®.
Featured alumni success story
"I am thankful that I’ve been able to use my journey – my experiences – and my education from Columbia College to advocate for other single mothers to pursue higher education."
Three schools, one mission: you
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Our programs are divided into three schools. This gives you a closer connection to the professors and students who are working in and studying similar fields.
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School of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
You'll learn about the way people communicate, interact and understand the world.
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School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Study biological processes, environmental structures and informational systems.
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Robert W. Plaster School of Business
You'll gain a strong understanding of the ways in which business is conducted.
