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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
15,559
Total Undergrads
Including 6,240 Part-time
971
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 257 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
61% Women
39% Men

Athletics

NAIA Division I

American Midwest Conference

  • Basketball

Total Varsity Sports

2
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $69,147)
3
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $49,900)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
Basketball 17 13 - Yes
Soccer 20 - - -
Softball - 13 - Yes
Volleyball - 14 - Yes

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.0%
Black/non-Hispanic 18.1%
Hispanic 5.5%
Non-resident alien 1.4%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 19.3%
Two or more races 0.3%
White/non-Hispanic 52.5%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 20 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Music Ensemble
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 0
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 1
Property Crime 2

Notable Alumni

  • Deborah Bryant, Miss America 1966
  • Jane Froman, singer/actress, 1930,1950s
  • Judy Baker, former Missouri state representative
  • Lavinia "Vinnie" Ream, sculptor of Lincoln statue in U.S. Capitol rotunda
  • Steve Fishman, Big Lots CEO
  • Arliss Howard, actor/writer/director
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Nathan from COLUMBIA, MO
  • 5
  • “since columbia college is such a small school, everybody gets to know everybody. while some small schools lack funds and nice campuses, columbia college has great facilities and incredible opportunities…”

  • Mar-14-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Misnomer
  • Dec-05-2012 I am a current student here

    They have a nice cafeteria that is open to all students and is reasonably priced with good food.

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  • 2
  • Alexis from Saint Louis, MO
  • Nov-25-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is something that can be improved on. Some days the food is great, but other days the food options are not so great. For students that are critical about what they eat, there is a suggestion book that the staff checks frequently and are good about meeting the needs of students.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Nathan from COLUMBIA, MO
  • Mar-14-2012 I am a current student here

    one downfall of columbia college is that it offers no greek life options. if joining a fraternity or sorority has been your dream, look elsewhere!

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