Columbia College (Missouri)
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Not to be confused with Columbia College (South Carolina) or Columbia University.
Columbia College, also known as Columbia College of Missouri, is a private college based in Columbia, Missouri. Founded in 1851 as a nonsectarian college, it has retained a covenant with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since its inception. In addition to its main campus, the college operates 34 "extended campuses" in 13 U.S. states and one in Cuba,[4] with 18 of them on U.S. military bases. One third of Columbia's almost 10,000 students are associated with the U.S. military.[5][6]
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Latin: Collegium Columbus | |
Other names | Columbia College of Missouri |
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Former names | Christian College (1851–1970) |
Motto | Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine (Latin) |
Motto in English | Valiantly bear the cross |
Type | Private college |
Established | 1851; 173 years ago (1851) |
Religious affiliation | Non-sectarian although historically related to Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
Endowment | $158.6 million (2020)[1] |
President | David Russell |
Academic staff | 62 full time 409 part time (Spring 2022)[2] |
Students | 6,765 (Spring 2022)[3] |
Location | , U.S. 38°57′27″N 92°19′36″W |
Campus | Urban, 231 acres (0.93 km2) |
Colors | Navy blue & silver |
Nickname | Cougars |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – American Midwest |
Website | www |
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