Columbia College

Columbia College is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Columbia, Missouri, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 8,729 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 46% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 67% (IPEDS 2023).

Program offerings include Health/Health Care Administration/Management (associate's), Nursing Practice (associate's and 2–4 year certificate), and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (associate's), providing students with credentials in healthcare management, nursing, and cybersecurity.

Located in Columbia, a college town in central Missouri, Columbia College serves a broad student population through both on-campus and distance learning modalities. Its focus on health, nursing, and technology programs addresses workforce demand in Missouri's healthcare and information security sectors.