Columbia College Online – Missouri
Columbia College Online – Columbia, Missouri
- Columbia College was established 1851 in Columbia, Missouri
- Private university focused on the liberal arts and sciences
- Accelerated online 8 week classes
- Consistently ranked in the top tier of “America’s Best Colleges” (U.S. News & World Report)
- Exceptional value: Tuition is just $210 per credit hour
- Regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
About Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri
Columbia College Missouri has a rich, longstanding history carrying on a tradition of academic excellence. Columbia College was founded in 1851 and was formerly affiliated with the Christian Church, but it is now a nonsectarian institution and welcomes students of all religious faiths. In 1970, Columbia College Missouri moved from a two year college to a four year liberal arts and sciences institution. Today, Columbia College enrolls nearly 25,000 students every year with satellite locations in 13 states.
Columbia College Online
Since I graduated from Columbia College Online in 2008, I can tell you that perhaps one of the best aspects of attending Columbia College Online is the feeling of community. Yes, I loved having 8 week terms. Yes, I loved the low tuition rates. Yes, I loved having the option of joining other Columbia students on study abroad trips… but attending Columbia College Online was so much more than that.
The professors always went above and beyond to help with any questions I had (and I had quite a few). The administration staff and counseling staff were always available to help. I was even allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies on campus in Missouri. And now, after graduation, I am a part of an active community of Columbia College alumni. There aren’t too many 158 year old universities offering those kind of perks to their online students.
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More about the Columbia Online Degree Programs
Columbia College Online is a highly regarded distance learning program enrolling nearly 14, 000 students a year. Currently, the college provides over 500 online courses and nearly 20 online degree programs. Columbia College Online credits its success on blending traditional and nontraditional teaching methods with continued individualized programs to help students achieve their goals.
Columbia College Online offers regionally accredited associate and bachelor degrees, all of which may be earned 100% online. The university also has a generous transfer credit policy which helps students maximize: previously earned college credit, military experience, civilian experience, and exam credit (CLEP, DSST, etc.), and so on.
Columbia College Online Accelerated Degrees
Columbia College Missouri Online offers accelerated courses with each semester lasting just 8 weeks. Online courses are offered five times a year so students can earn their degree quickly and efficiently. For example, a student who takes 2 classes during each of the five terms offered during a year will have the opportunity to earn 24 credits, a full-time courseload. Add to that the universities alternative means of earning credit (transfer credit, credit by exam, portfolio credit, etc.) and students can earn their degree in a very timely manner.
Columbia College Online Degrees
Online Associate Degrees
- Associate’s in Arts
- Associate’s in General Studies
- Associate’s in Business Administration
- Associate’s in Criminal Justice Administration
- Associate’s in Environmental Studies
- Associate’s in Human Services
Online Bachelor Degrees
- Bachelor’s in in Business Administration
- Bachelor’s in in Criminal Justice Administration
- Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems
Bachelor’s in in American Studies- Bachelor’s in in History
- Bachelor’s in in Human Services
- Bachelor’s in in Psychology
- Bachelor’s in in Sociology
- Bachelor’s in General Studies
Columbia College Online Tuition and Financial Aid
Columbia College Missouri offers one of the best values in the nation: undergraduate tuition is only $210 per credit hour.
Despite their low tuition rate, the university also offers a number of financial aid options including Federal Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, Federal work study, and the Parent’s PLUS loans for qualified students. Students can also apply for scholarships.
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