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Imagine, innovate, inspire

Discover 20 new programs launching in Fall 2023
that support your career goals

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Find your perfect program match by exploring our diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, online, and certificate programs designed to meet the needs and interests of every student.



What kind of student are you?

Columbia College provides a dynamic academic environment, focused on fostering critical thinking,
intellectual curiosity, and lifelong learning.

  • Female undergraduate student looking at the camera and smiling while standing outside under a tree on a sunny day.
    Undergraduate
  • Male graduate student smiling at the camera and holding a notebook while sitting in a chair surrounded by plants.
    Graduate
  • Woman taking notes for her online class with a pencil and notepad while sitting at her dining table in front of a laptop.
    Online
  • Woman in military uniform sitting at a table near a brick wall, with a laptop, notepad and pen in front of her.
    Military
  • Woman wearing head scarf sitting in a coffee shop taking notes in a notepad with a cup of coffee nearby.
    International

Stats & Stories

14
associate degrees offered
40+
bachelor's degrees offered
4
master's degrees offered
11m
in scholarships awarded
25+
locations
11
states
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Nov 8, 2023

Columbia College named to 2023 Best for Vets list by Military Times

Oct 31, 2023

Music, international cuisine highlight CC Celebration of Diversity

Oct 16, 2023

A movin’ and groovin’ good time at 2023 CC Homecoming

Sep 26, 2023

Koenigsfeld emerges as rising star in CC Nursing Program
Columbia College Alumni Jim Pasley at Fire Department with accelerant-detection canine, Izzo.

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."

Jim Pasley ’02
Fire Marshal Division battalion chief for the Columbia Fire Department
Bachelor in Management

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Building Success TogetherStudent Services

Center for Student Success

Our Student Success Coaches listen, guide, and work with you to find solutions for academic success, financial confidence and degree completion.

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Career Services Center

The Grossnickle Career Services Center supports your transition to college and explore career paths with personalized help through virtual or in-person appointments.

Get help from the Career Services Center

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Veteran Services Center

The Ousley Family Veterans Service Center aids veterans, military, and dependents in college transition and handles VA class certifications.

Military Friendly School 2019-2020 Award. Military Times Best For Vets Award. Visit the Veteran Services Center
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Fishman Center for Entrepreneurship

Through experimental learning, internships and mentoring, the Fishman Center empowers students to build or enhance their businesses.

Learn about the Pitch Competition

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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."

Macie Peterman ’14
Bachelor in Criminal Justice

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Study in one of our three schools

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 Arts & Sciences
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Robert W. Plaster School of Business
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School of Public Service

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