Columbia College
Columbia College is a 2-year community college in Sonora, California. In addition to 21 degree and certificate programs in six academic departments, Columbia also offers technical and vocational classes in 16 different fields. A number of Columbia’s courses are online for students who do not have easy access to campus. Columbia is located in the midst of 280 acres of forest and its classroom buildings are integrated among a setting of conifer and hardwood trees.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
2,349
Total Number of Undergrads
2,349
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $1,547 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $8,870 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $940 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,429
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$9,946
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$865
Student Loans
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
15%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$33,600
What Students Are Saying
I love the campus and the people that are involved in keeping it maintained. I love the staff, they have all been amazing help to me.I love that i have so many options for programs that will help through college
Brandi from Copperopolis, CA
Went on a school trip to tour the campus and fell in love. This school has a peaceful and accepting air about it and many things to offer. Especially like the tutoring building open to all people, most of which are the best in the school.
Katelynn from Valley Springs, CA
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