Choose Columbia State
Accepting applications for Spring 2024!
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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Spring 2024
Full Term, 1st 10 Weeks, 1st 7 Weeks
• Apply By: January 5
• Classes Start: January 16
• Classes Start: January 16
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.