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Customized Advising • Flexible Schedules • 80+ Academic Paths

At Columbia State, you're more than just a number – you're part of a community that cares. With supportive faculty, small class sizes, and countless ways to get involved, you'll find connections that help you thrive. Here, you belong from day one.

Find your path.

80+ Career & Transfer Paths
Flexible Learning Options:
- 5 campuses
- Online
- Livestreaming
Student Support Services
- Tutoring
- Counseling
- And more!

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Small Classes • Online • Affordable • Local

Looking for a rewarding career? Check out one of our 80+ academic paths, including:

Agriculture
Anesthesia Technology
Business
Criminal Justice
Education
Engineering
Engineering Systems Technology
Foreign Language
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Information Technology
Mass Communication
Medical Informatics
Medical Laboratory Technology
Nursing
Respiratory Care
and more!

Have questions? Call 931.540.2790 or email Admissions@ColumbiaState.edu.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Spring 2027

Full Term

• Apply By: January 15
• Classes Start: January 19

2nd 7 Weeks

• Apply By: March 12
• Classes Start: March 17

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Steps to Enroll To get started at Columbia State, click the link below for step-by-step instructions for your academic success. Steps

Orientation All first-time freshman and transfer students with less than 24 earned credit hours are required to complete orientation. Students may complete orientation online or in person. Orientation

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.

For more information about Columbia State and how to apply, please fill out the form below.

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Academics Columbia State offers more than 80 academic programs, including both transfer and career-entry programs. Learn more about Academics

Recruiters If you're looking to apply to Columbia State but have some questions, contact one of our recruiters. Connect with an Admissions Recruiter

Adult Learners Returning to college when you are 24 or older can be challenging, confusing and intimidating. But, it can also be one of the most rewarding decisions you ever make! Learn more about Adult Learners

Tennessee Transfer Pathways You can rest assured when you take classes at Columbia State. Your credits will transfer seamlessly with you when you graduate if you decide to continue your studies at a Tennessee four-year university, and many private colleges and universities too! Learn more about TN Transfer

Veterans We are committed to providing veterans with a successful educational experience. Our goal is to provide excellent service to enrolled service members, veterans and their dependents or survivors. Learn more about Veterans Services

Workforce & Continuing Education The Office of Workforce & Continuing Education is your source for training in southern Middle Tennessee. Develop new skills, improve your organization's performance or just learn something new. Learn about Workforce Training

Campus Life

It’s not just what you learn in the classroom, Columbia State offers a variety of student clubs, organizations and activities for you to get involved. Here are just a few of the many options available to you: Student Government Association, President's Leadership Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Study Abroad and Arts & Entertainment.

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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.