Columbia State Community College is a public community college located in Columbia, Tennessee, USA. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

History of the school: Founded in 1966, it has a long history of education.

Campus Environment: The campus is located in the suburbs, with a beautiful and quiet environment, providing students with a good learning atmosphere.

School Size: It is a medium-sized community college with 5,931 students. Its student population is diverse, from different races and ages.

Accreditation: It has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), ensuring the school's educational quality and academic level.

Academic Programs

Professional Settings: The school has academic departments such as health sciences, humanities and social sciences, science, technology and mathematics, and offers degree and certificate courses in 18 different fields, covering liberal arts, general education and humanities, health sciences and related services, business, management, marketing and related majors, among which the more popular majors include registered nursing, business administration, etc.

Teaching Resources: It has a high-quality faculty team with 362 academic staff, including 112 full-time teachers. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. The teachers not only have rich teaching experience, but also have in-depth practical experience and research results in their respective professional fields, and can provide students with high-quality education and professional guidance.

Transfer cooperation: We have established transfer cooperation with many public universities and some private colleges in Tennessee. After completing relevant courses and obtaining an associate degree, students can seamlessly transfer to the cooperative colleges to continue to study for a bachelor's degree, and all credits earned can be recognized.

Campus life

Student organizations and clubs: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, such as the Student Government Association, the Principal Leadership Club, the Charger Student Radiographer Organization, the North American Veterinary Technician Association, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Respiratory Care Team, the Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society, the Student Nursing Association, the STEM Clubs, study abroad clubs, etc. Students can join corresponding organizations according to their interests and hobbies, participate in various activities, make friends, expand their network, enrich their extracurricular life, and at the same time improve their comprehensive quality and teamwork ability.

Sports activities: It is a member of the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). It has baseball teams, softball teams, women's football teams, men's and women's basketball teams, etc., and participates in inter-school competitions, and provides scholarships for students in these sports. Its men's basketball team won the 2015 TCCAA championship and participated in the NJCAA Men's National Basketball Championship many times; the baseball team has also won regional championships and participated in national competitions many times.

Campus Facilities: The school is equipped with complete campus facilities, with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries and other teaching facilities, as well as gymnasiums, activity centers and other entertainment and leisure facilities, which provide convenience for students' study and life.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition Standard: In the 2020-2021 academic year, the tuition and fees for in-state students are US$4,666, and for out-of-state students are US$18,124.

Financial Aid: The school provides students with a variety of financial aid methods. 65% of undergraduates will receive grants or scholarships, with an average scholarship or grant amount of US$4,802, helping students reduce their financial burden and encouraging more students to pursue higher education.