Earning a degree online allows you to fit college into your schedule. Take classes anywhere, any time. Columbia College offers more than 30 degree programs entirely online.
Course materials are available 24/7 giving you the flexibility to work when it’s convenient for you.
Take eight-week courses during our six-session academic year to earn a degree at an accelerated rate.
Columbia College is regionally accredited. Your degree will be respected in the workplace regardless of class format.
Apply for admission to take the first step toward earning your accredited degree.
With 20,000 students across the country and globe and a network of alumni that exceeds 80,000, you’ll be in good company at Columbia College.
As a Columbia College Cougar, you can be proud knowing our traditional campus has stood for more than 165 years and that we were one of the first colleges to start offering online classes.
Columbia College is committed to you—from application to graduation and beyond with lifelong career support.
We make it easy to transfer previous college work, offering a preliminary review of credit you may have earned. And we accept up to 90 credit hours!
Undergraduate per credit hour
Graduate per credit hour
Military Undergraduate per credit hour
Military Graduate per credit hour
No fees. No book costs. No surprises.
Applying should be the easiest part of college. Just follow these steps.
Complete the free online application. Applying shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.
Authenticate your identity online or in person at a venue near you.
Send high school and any college transcripts to the Office of the Registrar
Complete this short form, and let us guide you through the process.
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The federal government provides money for college. You may apply for Pell Grants, which are awarded based on financial need and do not have to be repaid. Or, apply for low-interest federal loans.
Employers, organizations and businesses offer scholarships to pay for college. These do not have to be repaid. Search our Scholarship Finder to determine what may be available in your area.
Columbia College offers Truition®, which means you pay no fees and books are provided at no cost. No fees. No book costs. No surprises.
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