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Columbia College (Columbia Junior College)
- 11600 Columbia College Dr
- Sonora, CA 95370
- OPEID College Code: 00770700
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- General Phone: (209) 588-5100
- President: Joan Smith
- Website: www.gocolumbia.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,734
- College Alias: Columbia Junior College
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Columbia College is a dynamic institution of learners and creative thinkers dedicated to high standards of student success. We prepare students to be fully engaged in an evolving world by offering comprehensive and high quality programs and services. Columbia College is committed to a culture of improvement through measuring student learning across the institution. We strive for excellence, foster a spirit of professionalism and celebrate diversity.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Columbia Junior College Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 45%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 23% | 43% | 6% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,616 | $895 | $505 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 1 | 1 | - |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $520 | $664 | $662 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,672 | $4,504 | $4,286 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,314 | $882 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,288 | $8,550 | $6,436 |
| Other Expenses | $3,618 | $3,294 | $3,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,996 | $3,294 | $2,448 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $1,906 | $1,978 | $1,544 |
| Out of State | $6,058 | $5,818 | $5,168 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,812 | $13,822 | $11,580 |
| Out of State | $18,964 | $17,662 | $15,204 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,902 | $5,002 | $3,992 |
| Out of State | $10,054 | $8,842 | $7,616 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,734 Undergraduate: 2,734
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,133 Female: 1,601
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,133 Female: 1,601
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 861 Part-Time: 1,873
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 861 Part-Time: 1,873
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 68 | 2% |
| Black | 31 | 1% |
| Asian | 42 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 6% |
| White | 1,641 | 60% |
| Unknown | 782 | 29% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 207 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 679 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 421 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 281 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 236 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 123 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 121 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 248 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 325 | 12% |
| Age Over 65 | 93 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 268 | 150 | 118 |
| Faculty Status | 167 | 54 | 113 |
| Tenured Faculty | 39 | 39 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 167 | 54 | 113 |
| Primarily Instruction | 167 | 54 | 113 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 13 | 13 | - |
| Other Professionals | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 81 | 77 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 34 | 32 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 19 | 19 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,538 (49) | $68,876 (30) | $70,583 (19) |
| Instructor | $69,538 (49) | $68,876 (30) | $70,583 (19) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,538 (49) | $68,876 (30) | $70,583 (19) |
| Instructor | $69,538 (49) | $68,876 (30) | $70,583 (19) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | - |
| Cross Country | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,020 | $16,645 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,000 | $2,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Basketball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 24% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 19% |
| Female | 29% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| White | 22% |
| Unknown | 38% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 7 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
