Columbia State Community College
Columbia State Community College is located in Columbia, Tennessee. This community college was established in 1966 and it serves more than 5000 students. The school even has the distinction of being Tennessee’s very first community college. Students can earn associate’s degrees in various fields and will also have several certificate opportunities. Columbia State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school also takes part in the Tennessee Transfer Pathway system, making it easy to transfer credits to four-year universities in Tennessee.
The Columbia State nursing program allows students to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing. There will also be certain advanced placement options for LPNs who are seeking to gain RN status. The Columbia State nursing program has a competitive admissions process and is a very sought-after program. It boasts excellent success rates on the NCLEX licensure exams, scoring above the national and state averages. Students also find employment in the field of nursing very easily upon graduation. This nursing program has been approved by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students5,938 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate57% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 71 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 68 miles radius of Columbia State Community College
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
27 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
30 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
33 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
38 miles away |
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Nashville State Community College
38 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
39 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
42 miles away |
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Motlow State Community College
48 miles away |
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J F Drake State Community and Technical College
66 miles away |
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Calhoun Community College
68 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1974 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $10 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $160/credit | |
| In State Students | $160/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $659/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $29,655 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,200 | $11,200 | $46,130 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $82,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Columbia State Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $3,942 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $508 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 86% | $3,337 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $5,601 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7% | $3,823 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,669
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,166 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,296 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,475 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,224 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
5,938
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,507
Women
2,431
Men
51%
Full-time
49%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
82% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
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Hispanic |
6% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
