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We Don’t Just Open Doors, We Create New Opportunities.

For over 50 years, we've been proudly supporting our military-connected students.

Our Military-Affiliated Benefit extends military tuition rates to spouses and dependents of currently serving military members, as well as affiliated military installation employees, their spouses and dependents.


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Tuition That Empowers You

Our tuition model puts the power of financial control back in your hands, allowing you to plan and budget your education confidently.

Undergraduate tuition Graduate tuition
Current military members, spouses, dependents and installation employees  $250 per credit hour  $325 per credit hour 
Spouses and dependents of installation employees  $318.75 per credit hour  $416.50 per credit hour 
1Service members that are in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) are not considered as currently serving for purposes of the Military-Affiliated Benefit. 
2Dependents must be under the age of 25 prior to the first day of the semester to be eligible to receive the dependent benefit.
3Review a list of our affiliated installations.

The Support You Deserve

From offering a free unofficial credit evaluation to a streamlined admission process, Columbia College is here to help you achieve your goals, whether it's advancing your career, changing fields, or starting a new chapter in your life.

What Makes Columbia College Special?

Education that drives real-world impact – in your life, career and community.

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innovation

Columbia College named Top 10 Military Friendly and No. 4 Military Spouse Friendly college in the nation

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A gold Best for Vets 2023 badge

compassion

Honoring an American hero and a CC legend

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innovation

Columbia College named to 2023 Best for Vets list by Military Times

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resilience

Paralyzed Air Force veteran completes her master’s degree from hospital

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resilience

A calling to serve for Sgt. Michael Wintersole ’15 ’18

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resilience

Captain Wilson celebrates his promotion back at his alma mater

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because a future built by you is a future built for you.

Too many people have been made to feel that higher education isn’t a place for them— that it is someone else’s dream. But we change all that. With individualized attention and ongoing support, we help you write a new story for the future where you play the starring role.