Columbia College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$25,826
Out-of-State Tuition$25,826
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Columbia College vs. State and National Averages

Columbia CollegeMO AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$25,826$17,761$18,082
vs. average—+45%+43%

Other colleges in Columbia

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Stephens CollegePrivate nonprofit391$28,300
University of Missouri-ColumbiaPublic23,929$14,837
Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri ColumbiaPrivate for-profit107$16,050

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Columbia College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,378
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)42%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$23,879
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants45%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over65%
First-generation students49%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Columbia College?

In-state tuition at Columbia College is $25,826 and out-of-state tuition is $25,826, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Columbia College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Columbia College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Columbia College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Columbia College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Columbia College?

Columbia College enrolls about 4,950 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Is Columbia College expensive?

In-state tuition at Columbia College is $25,826, which is 45% above the MO average of $17,761.

How much do graduates of Columbia College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Columbia College are $45,378 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Columbia College take on?

The median debt among Columbia College graduates who borrowed is $23,879, according to College Scorecard.