Columbia College Jacksonville

Columbia College is a private, non-profit liberal arts and sciences college. We provide high-quality programs, offering associate, bachelor's and master's degrees designed to meet the workforce of today and tomorrow.We take pride in our experienced, committed faculty members and small classes sizes.

Columbia College has been accredited by the Higher Learning CommissionExternal link (HLC) since 1918. In the United States, colleges and universities voluntarily seek accreditation from nongovernmental bodies. Institutional accreditation is provided by HLC.

An institutional accrediting agency evaluates an entire educational organization in terms of its mission and the agency's standards or criteria. HLC is one of six regional accrediting commissions and covers 19 states.

In March 2023, a peer review team from HLC visited the main campus to review Columbia College's petition for reaffirmation of accreditation. The peer review team recommended the maximum 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation. The college's next HLC reaffirmation of accreditation is scheduled for 2032-2033.

Mission

Columbia College improves lives by providing quality education to both traditional and nontraditional students, helping them achieve their true potential.

Vision

Our vision is to be a highly innovative institution of higher education, dedicated to excellence in both its traditional and nontraditional programs nationwide.

Values

We believe all students deserve access to affordable quality education. We believe higher learning should be individualized, innovative and flexible.

We believe a liberal arts core curriculum produces globally engaged citizens who are creative, curious and ethical. We believe people of all beliefs and backgrounds should engage in civil discourse and discovery.