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Columbia State Community College was established in 1966, and is situated in Columbia, Tennessee. In January 1988, the university started offering courses in Yates Vocational Center located in Franklin.
The college grants Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Applied Science degree, Associate of Science degree and many vocational certificates. It serves 9 countries in Tennessee through its 5 campuses:
- Columbia (Maury County), the central campus
- Clifton (Wayne County)
- Franklin (Williamson County)
- Lawrenceburg (Lawrence County)
- Lewisburg (Marshall County)
Columbia State Community College is home to numerous recognized students groups and organizations. Some of them are Charger Student Radiographer Organization, the North American Veterinary Technician Association, the Student Government Association and the Student Tennessee Education Association. The sports teams of the college are nicknamed The Chargers and the school fields softball, baseball, and men's and women's basketball teams.
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Campus Location1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
USA
Main Tel: (931) 540-2722
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Columbia State Community College HighlightsWhere Columbia State Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 497 | 11 | | 1-2 year certificate | 11 | 3 | | < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Columbia State Community College was 4,633 in 2007 (3,058 full-time equivalent). About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 57% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 76% are full-time and 24% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,605 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,681 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Columbia State Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 64 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 28 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 5 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Columbia State Community College Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 100% | | Women | 100% | | All | 100% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 410-500 | | Math | 405-550 | | Writing | 410-500 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (12 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded) LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (6 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (290 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (53 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MUSIC (3 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (120 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (10 awarded) - Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (4 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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