Columbia State Community College, Columbia

What Columbia State Community College, Columbia does

Columbia State Community College is a public two-year institution established in 1965 and governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, operating a main campus in Columbia, Tennessee and four additional sites in Williamson, Lawrence, Lewisburg, and Clifton. The college delivers more than 80 academic paths, including associate degrees (A.A., A.S., A.S.T.), Associate of Applied Science degrees, and technical certificates spanning Business & Technology, Health Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science & Math, and communications. In 2023-2024 the institution awarded 1,043 degrees and certificates; it reports a 91.58% job placement rate for A.A.S. and Technical Certificate graduates (2021-2022 cohort) and a 100% licensure pass rate for its 2023 Paramedic program cohort versus a national average of 71%.

The college's technology stack is standard higher-education infrastructure: D2L Brightspace for the Online Campus learning management system, the MyCN student portal for registration and records, and TN eCampus for statewide online course collaboration. Beyond academics, Columbia State runs NJCAA Division I athletics (baseball, men's and women's basketball, softball, women's soccer) and a cultural portfolio that includes the Performance Series, Pryor Art Gallery, Lecture Series (American Heritage, HASS, Lyceum), the Perceptions journal, and a Greek and Roman sculpture collection on long-term loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Workforce & Continuing Education generates non-credit revenue through ACT Prep, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Academy, and business/industry training programs.

Revenue is generated from tuition and fees on credit-bearing courses, Workforce & Continuing Education professional development offerings, state appropriations, and federal financial aid programs including Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect (free tuition for recent high school graduates and adults respectively). As a public institution under the Tennessee Board of Regents, Columbia State has no private-equity or venture ownership, no public ticker, and no M&A activity. Customer segments include traditional college students, adult learners, dual-enrollment high school students, and local workforce development clients; go-to-market is executed through campus tours, virtual admissions events, dual-enrollment programs, recruiter outreach, and community programming.

Name

Columbia State Community College, Columbia

Legal name

Columbia State Community College

Website

https://columbiastate.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Columbia State Community College is a public two-year institution governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, serving Middle Tennessee from five campuses with 80+ degree and certificate programs, workforce training, NJCAA athletics, and cultural programming.

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HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and fees for credit-bearing courses and programs including associate degrees, applied science degrees, and technical certificates.
2. Workforce and Continuing Education: Revenue from non-credit professional development courses including ACT Prep, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Academy, and business industry training programs.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

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Product overview

Columbia State Community College is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic and enrichment programs. The college provides more than 80 academic paths including associate degrees (A.A., A.S., A.S.T.), Associate of Applied Science degrees, and technical certificates across divisions including Business & Technology, Health Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science & Math, and Written, Oral & Digital Communications. The institution operates five campuses (Columbia, Williamson, Lawrence, Lewisburg, and Clifton) and extends its reach through online learning via TN eCampus. Beyond academics, the college offers cultural and intellectual enrichment through dedicated arts and entertainment programs including the Performance Series (with First Farmers and Merchants Bank as naming sponsor), Pryor Art Gallery (a visual arts venue featuring rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection including Greek and Roman sculpture casts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art), Lecture Series (encompassing American Heritage, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Lyceum events), and Perceptions: A Journal of the Arts (an annual publication featuring student and employee creative work). The Music Department provides Choir and Instrumental Ensemble ensembles for credit, while Workforce & Continuing Education offers professional development courses including ACT Prep, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Academy programs.

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Brands

• Pryor Art Gallery: A first-class artistic venue named in honor of LaRue V. Pryor, showcasing visual art exhibitions and programs for students and community members.
• Perceptions

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.58% of A.A.S. and Technical Certificate graduates from 2021-2022 were placed in jobs
• +2 more outcomes

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Farmers and Merchants BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst Farmers and Merchants Bank is the naming sponsor of the Columbia State Performance Series, providing long-standing commitment to bringing diverse musical and theatrical entertainment to the college and surrounding community.
• Tennessee Board of RegentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbia State is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, part of the state's public higher education system. This affiliation provides access to study abroad programs (Global Studies), statewide transfer pathways, and TN eCampus collaboration.
• Visit FranklinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisit Franklin (tourism bureau) receives student-developed tourism concepts from Columbia State marketing students, providing real-world project experience and potential community economic development impact.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Volunteer State Community College: TBR-governed community college in Gallatin, TN serving the Upper Cumberland and Nashville metro area. Direct comparable in size, governance, two-year degree mix, and workforce development offerings.
• Cleveland State Community College: TBR community college in Cleveland, TN. Comparable two-year institution with similar program mix, workforce credentials, and Tennessee-specific transfer and dual-enrollment pathways.
• Motlow State Community College: TBR community college headquartered in Tullahoma, TN with multiple campus locations. Comparable in multi-campus model, technical and transfer program mix, and southern Middle Tennessee service area.
• Roane State Community College: TBR community college headquartered in Harriman, TN with nine campuses across East Tennessee. Comparable multi-campus community college model with similar two-year degree and technical certificate offerings.
• Pellissippi State Community College: TBR community college serving Knox County and East Tennessee with multiple campuses. Comparable scale and balance of transfer and career-technical programs with regional employer partnerships.
• Nashville State Community College: TBR community college based in Nashville, TN. Direct comparable in mission, transfer and A.A.S. offerings, and Tennessee-specific workforce credentials, operating in the same Middle Tennessee labor market.
• Walters State Community College: TBR community college in Morristown, TN. Comparable in size, scope, and Tennessee-specific workforce credentials, including similar associate degree and technical certificate program mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/columbiastate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ColumbiaStateCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/ColumbiaState
• Instagraminstagram.com/columbiastate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/columbia-state-community-college

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