Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Council on Occupational Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,921 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 30.31% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 19.06% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Columbia College pays approximately $9,921 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Virginia average of $17,997 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Columbia College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Columbia College net price
$9,921
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Columbia College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at $9,921. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
Not available
Current net price
$9,921
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Columbia College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$22,160
Undergraduates
239
10-Year Median Earnings - Columbia College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Columbia College graduates earn about 0.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Columbia College?
Undergraduates
239
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
30.31%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
19.06%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 30.31% of Columbia College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 19.06% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Columbia College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Columbia College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Columbia College lists Council on Occupational Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Columbia College is listed at 8620 Westwood Center Drive, Vienna, VA 22182. Accreditor: Council on Occupational Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Columbia College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College | Not available | Not available | $9,921 | $22,160 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
Similar Schools in Vienna
This local cluster focuses on nearby Vienna schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Vienna.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Columbia College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Columbia College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
What is Columbia College's average net price?
Columbia College's average net price in the local dataset is $9,921.
What does Columbia College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $9,637 for Columbia College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Columbia College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $22,160 for Columbia College.
Is Columbia College accredited?
Columbia College's accreditor in the local dataset is Council on Occupational Education.
How many students attend Columbia College?
The local dataset lists 239 undergraduate students at Columbia College.
What percentage of Columbia College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Columbia College in the local dataset is 30.31%.
What is the federal loan rate at Columbia College?
The federal loan rate for Columbia College in the local dataset is 19.06%.
Where should I verify Columbia College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Columbia College or the latest official federal education data.