Choose Columbia State
Accepting applications for Fall & Summer 2023!
With more than 80 degree and certificate paths to choose from and five campuses close to home, Columbia State has something for everyone.
Small Classes • Online • Affordable • Local
Looking for a rewarding and high-demand field? Check out one of our 80+ academic paths, including:
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Systems Technology
- Health Sciences
- Information Technology
- and more!
Have questions? Call 931.540.2790 or email Admissions@ColumbiaState.edu.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
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SUMMER 2023
Term 1 (10 weeks), 1st Term (5 Weeks)
• Apply By: May 8
• Classes Start: May 22
• Classes Start: May 22
2nd Term (5 Weeks)
• Apply By: June 14
• Classes Start: June 27
• Classes Start: June 27
FALL 2023
Full Term, 1st 10 Weeks, 1st 7 Weeks
• Apply By: August 4
• Classes Start: August 21
• Classes Start: August 21
You might be able to attend tuition-free.
Did you know? Many of our students can attend tuition-free through the Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect programs. We also offer other types of financial aid to help you pay for college.






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Accreditation
Columbia State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. For more information, go to Columbia State Community College Accreditation.