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3/6/2013
COLUMBIA COLLEGE

COLUMBIA COLLEGE HONORED AS TOP PRIVATE COLLEGE IN MISSOURI

COLUMBIA, Mo., March 6 — Columbia College recently earned the top spot in Ingram’s list of “Top private colleges and universities in Missouri and Kansas.” Institutions appearing on the list were ranked by undergraduate enrollment for fall 2012. Columbia College also earned the No. 3 spot in Ingram’s list of “Top MBA programs for Missouri & Kansas,” also based on enrollment numbers in Missouri and Kansas.

“We are honored by these rankings,” said Dr. Gerald Brouder, president of Columbia College. “As an institution, we’ve committed vast resources to make our curriculum among the best in the nation. We’ve seen that as we generate more opportunities, more students are attracted to Columbia College. This recognition confirms our dedication to become a model institution.”

Founded in 1851 in Columbia, Mo., Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 160 years. As a private, nonprofit, liberal arts and sciences institution, the college takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. With more than 30 Nationwide Campuses across the country, 18 of which are on military instillations, students may enroll in day, evening or online classes. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Columbia College educates more than 30,000 students each year and has more than 74,000 alumni worldwide. For more information, visit www.ccis.edu.

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(CONTACT: Jeff Branscom Coordinator News Bureau Public Relations (573) 875-7806 jobranscom@ccis.edu)