Average

Score: 49/100

Columbia College

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Vienna, Virginia 22182

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 72%

Outcomes

70/100

Affordability

52/100

Resources

C+

61/100

Experience

19/100

Prestige

29/100

Quick Stats

239

Total Enrollment

72%

Graduation Rate

74%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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🏆 Where Columbia College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#25

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

61%

Receive Any Aid

57%

Receive Pell Grants

30%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 76 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 15 grads/yr Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 9 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 7 grads/yr Information Technology 4 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Columbia College's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Massage therapists

$58k/yr 168,000 jobs

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

Cooks, private household

$45k/yr 34,200 jobs

First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs

Cooks, restaurant

$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs

Cooks, all other

$36k/yr 24,000 jobs

Dental laboratory technicians

$48k/yr 35,200 jobs

Student Demographics

239

Total Students

71%

Women

15%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 17%

Hispanic 2%

Black 1%

Asian 22%

Non-Resident 58%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 3%

Hybrid (Some Online) 93%

Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 15%

25-64 (Adult) 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Columbia College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Columbia College?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Columbia College?

The graduation rate at Columbia College is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Columbia College a good school?

Columbia College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Columbia College?

Columbia College has a total enrollment of 239 students.

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