Accrediting Agencies

Columbia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and approved for teacher preparation by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Associate in Science in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees are approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
Telephone: (312) 263-0456 or (800) 621-7440
E-mail: info@hlcommission.org

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Telephone: (573) 751-6504
E-mail: gail.hairston@dese.mo.gov

Missouri State Board of Nursing
3605 Missouri Boulevard
P. O. Box 656
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656
Telephone: (573) 751-0681
E-mail: nursing@pr.mo.gov

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: (202) 887-6791
Website: http://www.ccneaccreditation.org

The Medical Assisting Certificate program is accreditated by the:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Award Letter: https:// ams.caahep.org/documents/programs-documents/9126/2019-3.15-ma-columbia-college-c.pdf

Principles of Excellence: Columbia College, to include over 30 locations, fully complies with Executive Order 13607 establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Other Family Members. The College is dedicated to continuing our long-standing partnership with military and veteran communities.