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Flexible Education, Built for You

Earning your degree online has never been simpler. Columbia College was among the first institutions that embraced an online-first format. Study with us, and you’ll have a seamless learning experience from your acceptance to the day your diploma arrives.

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You Belong Here

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

Choose Your Path

With 70+ online programs to choose from, you’ll find your dream degree — some of our most popular online majors are business, nursing, and cybersecurity.

Graduate on Time

Build a custom degree plan alongside your advisor to stay on track to get your diploma in no time.

Find Ways to Pay

We un-complicate the financial aid conversation so you’ll be confident that you’re getting the best deal for your education.

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.

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Transferring Is Easy

College Credit

We make it easy for you to transfer up to 90 hours of college credit from numerous regionally accredited institutions nationwide — so you’ll be on the fast-track to graduation.

Work Experience

Did you complete on-the-job technical training, professional licensure, or a certification in your career? You could qualify for up to 60 hours of credit for your experience.

We’re Here for You, Wherever You Are

We offer learning opportunities that are flexibly designed to fit your schedule, with professors and advisors that truly care about you. Whether you’re studying online or in-seat, you’ll always get help when you need it.

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100 %

of students receive career services for life

$ 375

per undergraduate credit hour

What Our Students Are Saying

With nearly 100,000 alumni, you'll be in good company as a Columbia College grad.

As a veteran, Columbia College makes me feel like I'm in the right place.

Andrew Ricks

Veteran, MBA

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

With online learning, I can complete the assignments, quizzes, papers on my schedule, and really from anywhere. A lot of times I'll go to the library at lunch and work on my homework, or I'll do it in the evening. But it definitely doesn't stop me from taking a vacation or going out of town to visit family, because I can really do my work from anywhere.

Amber Ellis

MBA

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

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

Columbia College gives you all the tools necessary to make sure that you can do what you set your mind to, and they help you get there. Columbia College helped me realize that I can launch forward into the rest of my life and do anything with it, and be the incredible person that I know I'm going to be.

Valerie Welch

Bachelor’s in English

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

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Here’s what to do next.

Start Your Application

If you’re ready to dive in, create an account to start your application online — no SAT or ACT scores are required for most programs.

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Connect with Your Admissions Team

During the application process, your admissions team is always available to talk through your goals, review your academic history, and map out a plan from registration to graduation.

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Get Help Paying for College

Complete your FAFSA and explore your financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Your advisor can help you with this part, too.

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