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We Don’t Just Open Doors, We Create New Opportunities.

For 160 years, we've been perfecting ways to offer you the most relevant and practical education that will create opportunities — wherever life takes you! Whether on-campus in Missouri, online or at one of our nationwide locations, here you have the tools to explore your interests, develop your skills and find success in a future built for you, by you.


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Our Commitment To Education Accessibility For All

For decades, Columbia College has been a trailblazer, setting the stage for inclusivity and progress. We were pioneers in serving female students, extending military base venues, and initiating online learning.
At Columbia College, we don't just offer education – we inspire optimism, foster personal connections, and champion progress.

With over 70 degrees offered 100% online, your education can change and adapt to your needs – no matter where life takes you.

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Online, in-seat, or hybrid - your choice.

A network of 97,000 alumni, making worldwide impact.

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Our tuition includes everything you need – from textbooks to lab fees, athletics, tutoring and more.

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Top-10 Military Friendly college and Purple Heart College

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We provide supportive services, academic resources, career prep, and personal coaching so you can thrive in the classroom and beyond with us.

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Find Your New Beginning

No matter where you are on your academic journey, you have options at Columbia College. Between our online learning portal and 20+ nationwide locations, you can find your perfect program match by exploring our diverse range of certificates and undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to meet your needs.

What Our Students Are Saying

With individualized attention and ongoing support, we help students of all backgrounds write a new story for their future.

At Columbia College, there are people that will walk with you. They will walk alongside you and help you through every step so you don't have to feel afraid. You can feel confident that you're being supported and led in the right direction.

Liz Carver

Bachelor’s in Human Services

I had one class that I knew was going to be difficult for me. So I reached out to my advisor and I asked, ‘What can I do if I'm struggling with this class?’ She gave me all kinds of options, even online tutoring. They definitely want to help you. All you have to do is reach out.

Ashley Perkins

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Columbia College gave me drive. It gave me purpose. It helped me develop a new me, because I had to come up with a new version of me from scratch. Because now that I'm not going to be a military guy, well then, who am I going to be?

Leon Stevenson

Veteran, Student Success Coach

I work a full time job. Columbia College offered me the ability to get an education without having to miss work or have to take away from taking care of my family. It allowed me to be a mom, it allowed me to work and take care of my family without feeling like I had to choose between one or the other.

Michele Snodderley

Master’s in Criminal Justice

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because a future built by you is a future built for you.

Too many people have been made to feel that higher education isn’t a place for them — that it is someone else’s dream. But we change all that. With individualized attention and ongoing support, we help you write a new story for the future where you play the starring role.