Columbia College

Columbia College is located in Sonora, California, United states. It was founded in September 1968 as Columbia Junior College. It settled on its current name in 1978. Columbia College's campus spreads across an area of more than 250 acres of forestland in Sonora. The campus is also home to several species of trees and birds. The college offers various associate degrees and approximately 56 certificate programs in diverse areas of study and is organized into a number of academic divisions.

Columbia College competes in the Central Valley Conference and is a member of the Community College League of California. Their sports teams participate in a wide variety of sports including men’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s cross country.

All students of Columbia College are members of the Associated Students of Columbia College. The Student Senate represents the voice of the students and governs all other student clubs and organizations.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, liberal arts, and cooking and culinary arts.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High faculty salary.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,734 in 2007-2008 (1,545 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Columbia College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.