Colleges in Columbia, Kentucky
1 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 1 colleges and universities in Columbia, Kentucky (1 Private nonprofit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 1 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $15,070 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 44.1%.
The median net price in Columbia runs about $1,258 lower than the Kentucky statewide median of $16,328.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Columbia, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$15,070
After aid
Median grad rate
44.1%
6-year
Median admission rate
Not available
Median enrollment
1,585
Undergrad
All colleges in Columbia
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | KY | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $15,070 | 44.1% | Not available | 1,585 | Complete |
Top programs in Columbia
Most-completed programs across Columbia colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Public administration31.4% of degrees
- Business17.1% of degrees
- Psychology8.6% of degrees
- Education7.1% of degrees
- Communication6.0% of degrees
- Health professions5.4% of degrees
- Homeland security & law enforcement4.3% of degrees
- Liberal arts3.7% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Columbia
Q.How many colleges are in Columbia, Kentucky?
There are 1 colleges and universities in Columbia, Kentucky that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Private nonprofit.
Q.What is the largest college in Columbia?
By undergraduate enrollment, Lindsey Wilson College is the largest institution in Columbia with roughly 1,585 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Columbia?
Based on average net price after aid, Lindsey Wilson College is the most affordable institution in Columbia at $15,070 per year.
Q.Which Columbia college has the highest graduation rate?
Lindsey Wilson College reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Columbia institutions at 44.1%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Columbia?
The median net price across all 1 colleges in Columbia is $15,070 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Columbia?
Across Columbia colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Public administration, Business, Psychology.
Q.Are there community colleges in Columbia?
Columbia does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in Kentucky may offer additional options.
Other cities in Kentucky
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Columbia that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.