ABOUT US
Columbia State Community College is Tennessee's first two-year college, with five convenient campuses and offering more than 50 programs of study.
Every year hundreds of students graduate, and either join the workforce in their field or move on to a four-year school.
Columbia State offers both online and in-class courses, in both credit and non-credit formats. Columbia State is part of the TJCCAA sports association, and has nationally-recognizd baseball, softball and basketball teams. The college is also home to popular Middle Tennessee arts venues, such as the Cherry Theatre and the Pryor Art Gallery.
If you're a prospective student, visit Why Columbia State? and browse the College Fact Book.
Our
History
Columbia
State was founded in
1966, becoming the first community college in the Tennessee Board of Regents system.. The college was temporarily housed in facilities throughout
the city of Columbia until the present campus was completed. On March
15, 1967, Lady Bird Johnson,accompanied by President Lyndon B. Johnson, officially dedicated the new Columbia campus.
Lady Bird declared Columbia State to be the "new beat and rhythm of our land" and that “when a community college rises from a once empty field, the country expands not outward, but upward… I am honored to dedicate this college — dedicate it forever to the service of the peopleand the progress of our nation."
That day, forty years ago, President Johnson also addressed the dedication ceremony attendees – a crowd of more than 8,000. Many who still live in Columbia and the surrounding area love to tell their stories of that day. They share fond remembrances as if the Johnsons were here just yesterday.
Columbia State's proud history shines through into today's academics. Students, faculty and staff hold their heads high and are extremely proud to be part of such wonderful history and tradition.
The college
now serves close to 10,000 students per year in credit and continuing
education courses and awards more than $10 million in financial
aid. Five academic divisions offer students more than 50 programs of study
and the opportunity to earn a certificate, associate of arts (A.A), associate
of science (A.S.) or associate of applied science degree (A.A.S.). In addition to
the Columbia campus, the college has campuses in Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg,
Clifton and Franklin.
College Statistics
Mascot: Chargers
President: Janet Smith
Service Area (by county): Giles County,
Hickman County,
Lawrence County,
Lewis County, Marshall County,
Maury County,
Perry County,
Wayne County,
Williamson County
Accreditation:
Columbia State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (write 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033; or call 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Credit Students: 4,522
Non-Credit Students: 1,970
- 26 is the average age
- 66% women
- 34% men
- 88% Caucasian
- 7% African-American
- 2% Hispanic
- 3% Asian / Native American / Other
- Approximately half of Columbia State's degree seeking students transfer to four-year institutions and the other half enter immediate employment.
- Approximately half of Columbia State's students attend full-time and the other half attend part-time.
Current tuition and fees can be found on the Admissions or Financial Aid site. The above numbers reflect information for the complete 2006-2007 academic year.
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