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You can apply anytime. We accept applications for all of our programs on a rolling basis. If you're accepted, we'll work to find a place for you as quickly as possible. 

Envision yourself here

Not quite ready to apply? Our top recommendation is to get a feel for campus by scheduling a visit. Talk to professors, meet students, and explore our beautiful campus in the capital city. 

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We can also send you more details about the Columbia College experience. Simply fill out a brief form to learn more about what we have to offer. 

Study what you love

Take a look at our undergraduate, graduate, and online and evening degrees. At a small college, you have the personalized attention to tailor your studies and do what you love. 

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Have other questions? Reach our admissions team. They love talking to interested students like you. 

Paths for Big Ambitions

Join the Honors Program

Explore our honors program—designed for motivated students who want to engage in deeper ways of learning. Graduate with distinction and clearly demonstrate to future employers and graduate schools that you go the extra mile. 

A Solid Investment in Yourself

Behind the Stat

Get the skills employers want. Graduate ready for a rewarding career.

Behind the Stat

Where reasonable tuition meets high-quality education.

I owe my career success to Columbia College. My college research opened the door to a local and national conference, where I won awards and also landed an internship in Silicon Valley.

— Pragya Tripathi

Class of 2013

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