Columbia College, also known as Columbia College of Missouri, is a private college based in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1851 as a nonsectarian college, it has retained a covenant with the Christian Church since its inception. In addition to its main campus, the college operates at locations in 9 U.S. states with many of them on U…
Columbia College, also known as Columbia College of Missouri, is a private college based in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1851 as a nonsectarian college, it has retained a covenant with the Christian Church since its inception. In addition to its main campus, the college operates at locations in 9 U.S. states with many of them on U.S. military bases. As of 2019 one third of Columbia's almost 10,000 students were associated with the U.S. military.
Other names: Columbia College of Missouri
Former names: Christian College (1851–1970)
Motto: Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine (Latin)
Motto in English: Valiantly bear the cross
Type: Private college
Established: 1851
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian although historically related to Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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