Columbia State Community College

Columbia, Tennessee
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  • Public
    2 year
  • 5,938
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:19
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 9%
    Transfer Student Ratio
Columbia State Community College was established in 1966 and is proud to be Tennessee’s first community college. Columbia State serves a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee with locations in Columbia, Franklin, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg and Clifton. Columbia State offers more than 50 programs of study including both transfer and career-entry programs. For 50 years, Columbia State has remained dedicated to student success and focused on providing a quality and affordable higher education. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaState.edu.
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Overview

Founded 1966
Total Faculty 317
Total Enrollment 5,115
Full-Time Undergraduate 3,035
Part-Time Undergraduate 2,903
Programs 31
Courses 810
Equivalencies 4,775 incoming
10,081 outgoing
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Financial Information

Tuition and Fees:
In-State $185 per semester hour up to 12 hours, Out-of-State $726 per semester hour up to 12 hours; TN eCampus: In State $185 per hour, no maximum, Out-of-State $726 per hour, no maximum, Online course fee $74 per hour, no maximum.
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Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:
Yes
Transfer Agreements:
Columbia State has transfer agreements with 4-year institutions.
Adult Degree Completion Programs:
Associate of Applied Science degree, Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Science degree, Associate of Science in Teaching degree, Associate of Fine Arts degree.
Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
Yes
Credit for Prior Learning:
Portfolio Assessments, Institutional Challenge Exams, Institutionally-Evaluated Training or Credit, ACE-Military, CLEP, ACT, SAT
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Application Deadlines for Transfer

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Additional Information

Adult Learner Focused Institution:
Yes.
Veteran Friendly:
Yes. Columbia State is proud to be recognized by the Tennessee Department of Veterans’ Services as a VETS Campus. “Passed into law in 2014, the Tennessee Veterans Education Transition Support (VETS) Act establishes a program of recognition for higher education institutions which allocate resources for veterans’ successful transition from military service to college enrollment. An institution receiving VETS Campus certification not only prioritizes outreach to veterans, but successfully delivers the services necessary to create a supportive environment where student veterans can prosper while pursuing their education.” https://www.columbiastate.edu/veterans/index.html
Student Services Extended Hours:
The Office of Evening Services is open Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Childcare:
Columbia State Community College does not provide child care services.
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Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:
No minimum
Official Transcripts:
We require high school, GED and/or previous college transcripts
SAT/ACT Scores:
No minimum
Application Fee:
There is no application fee.
Request More Information:
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Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:
Only grades of "C" or higher will be accepted for transfer credit.
Credits (Min/Max):
A maximum of 42 semester hours credit earned through any combination of external credit may apply toward a degree.
Transfer Policy Document:
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Columbia State Community College

Address:
1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, Tennessee 38401
United States
Main Phone:
(931) 540-2722

Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Crystal Creekmore
Assistant Director Admissions & Recruitment, Enrollment Services
(931) 540-2790
Admissions@ColumbiaState.edu
Transfer Services Contact:
Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs
(931) 540-2520
AcademicAffairs@columbiastate.edu
International Admissions Contact:
Crystal Creekmore
Assistant Director Admissions & Recruitment, Enrollment Services
931.540.2790
ccreekmore@columbiastate.edu
Adult Learner Contact:
Joni Allison
Adult Student Services Coordinator
(931) 540-2655
AdultLearner@ColumbiaState.edu
Veterans Services Contact:
Denise Holman
Financial Aid Coordinator & School Certifying Officer, Financial Aid
(615)591-4180
FinancialAid@ColumbiaState.edu
Veterans Services Contact:
Freda Leslie Pillow
Coordinator – Career, Veteran, and Transfer Center, Student Affairs
(931)540-2862
fpillow@columbiastate.edu

Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

Clifton Campus
795 Main Street
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-6966
http://www.ColumbiaState.edu/Clifton
Lawrence County Campus
1620 Springer Road
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 766-1600
http://www.ColumbiaState.edu/Lawrence
Williamson Campus
1228 Liberty Pike
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 790-4400
http://www.ColumbiaState.edu/Williamson
Lewisburg Campus
980 Ellington Parkway
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-0351
http://www.ColumbiaState.edu/Lewisburg
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Last updated on 10/8/2024 by Columbia State Community College.