Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/Marysville 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/Marysville
	13910 45th Avenue NE, Suite 802
	Marysville, WA 98271
Main telephone	360.653.4480
Fax	360.653.4710
Website	http://www.ccis.edu/nationwide/marysville.aspx
Request more information	http://www.ccis.edu/admissions/request-information.aspx
Other sites	Main Campus 1001 Rogers Street Columbia, MO 65216 573.875.8700 or 800.231.2391 Whidbey Island Campus Building 2739, Room 117 1045 Midway Street Oak Harbor, WA 98278 360.279.9030

General Information

General information

Public or private	Private
Type of school	4-year college
	Private, nonprofit, liberal arts and sciences college that offers degrees on-campus, nationwide, and online.
Degrees offered	Associate, Bachelor's, Master's
School accreditation	Columbia College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. Columbia College is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Some programs; see program descriptions
School mascot	Cougar

School setting

Setting	Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Seattle
Population of city the school is in	28,028
Distance from campus to city center	Campus is located onboard Naval Station Everett's Support Complex in Marysville. It is approximately five miles to downtown Marysville.
Public transportation to campus	County transit bus lines run near the Navy Support Complex.
Student parking on campus	Yes; no fees
County	Snohomish

School visits

School visit availability	Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, except on holidays
Contact to set up school visit	Patti Samsel, 360.653.4480, psamsel@ccis.edu

Additional information

The college offers eight-week sessions, six times a year. Courses are offered in classrooms or via distance education.

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	3
Number of full time, freshmen women	2
Total number of full time freshmen	5
Number of part time, freshmen men	4
Number of part time, freshmen women	3
Total number of part time freshmen	7
Total number of freshmen men	7
Total number of freshmen women	5
Total number of freshmen	12
Number of full time, undergraduate men	115
Number of full time, undergraduate women	111
Total number of full time undergraduates	226
Number of part time, undergraduate men	123
Number of part time, undergraduate women	82
Total number of part time undergraduates	205
Total number of undergraduate males	238
Total number of undergraduate females	193
Total number of undergraduate students	431
Number of male graduate students	14
Number of female graduate students	9
Total number of graduate students	23
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students	252
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students	202
Total enrollment	454
The data provided above is enrollment detail for both Marysville/Everett and Whidbey Island, Washington and not reflective of the entire college.

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

Multiracial	5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2017-2018 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credit hours per year.)

In-state tuition	$7,950
Out-of-state tuition	$7,950
Fees	$120
Books and supplies	Approximately $150 per class
Explanation of required expenses	$35 admission fee; $75 graduation processing fee; $10 transcript fee
Cost information website	https://www.ccis.edu/nationwide/marysville/admissions/fees.aspx
The Marysville Campus is designed for "adult education." Tuition for on-campus programs is $265 per credit hour and $305 per credit hour for online education programs. The campus teaches six terms or three semesters a year, each term being eight weeks long. A "full-time" undergraduate student is a student that enrolls in two courses per term. There are three credits per course.

Tuition rates vary by

Campus/location

Columbia College's tuition varies depending on which campus a student attends and if a student enrolls in "distance education (online)" courses or courses taught locally.

Tuition payment plans available

Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term)

Columbia College accepts many forms of Corporate Tuition, Military Tuition Assistance, and Veteran Administration Education benefits.

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Veterans

http://www.ccis.edu/offices/financialaid/

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Financial Aid Office
financialaid@ccis.edu
800.231.2391, ext. 7252
Financial aid office website	http://web.ccis.edu/Offices/FinancialAid.aspx
Scholarship list website	http://www.ccis.edu/offices/financialaid/scholarships.aspx

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid); school's financial aid form
Other requirements	Please note the data provided is reflective of the Washington locations only and not for the entire college.
Application deadline (for fall term)	Continuous

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2014-15 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$1,535
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	76%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$1,074
Scholarship or grant	$462
Work study	$0
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$2,514
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	73%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$1,209
Scholarship or grant	$1,305
Work study	$0
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	7
Number of freshmen who received aid	7
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	258
Number of undergraduates who received aid	258

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Student employment

Work study

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Other

Contact school for other grant, loan, and scholarship options.

Admissions

Contact for more information

James Marrow
Director
Marysville@ccis.edu
Patti Samsel
Sr. Academic Advisor II
psamsel@ccis.edu
360.653.4480
Electronic application website	https://www.ccis.edu/apply/

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants who enrolled	7
Number of female applicants who enrolled	5
Total number of applicants who enrolled	12

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Admission is available	Early fall term (August); late fall term (October); winter term (January); spring term (March); summer term 1 (June), Summer term 2 (July)
Fall* application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.ccis.edu/apply/
Application fee	$35 for undergraduate; $55 for graduate
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for some students

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

Standardized test scores	Considered
High school class rank	Considered

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements

Applicants must inform the college of all institutions of higher learning attended and whether or not academic credit was earned at these institutions. Falsification of application information, including failure to identify all post-secondary institutions attended, may result in denial of admission or dismissal if discovered after enrollment. An official transcript, and official English language translations, from each college and university attended must be submitted to the college within 90 days of application.

Age limit on courses to be transferred

No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Military service

Other

Other admission routes

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) and Excelsior Exams

Academics 

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma

Associate

Bachelor's

Master's

School catalog

School catalog website	http://catalog.ccis.edu/index.php?catoid=15
Academic index website	http://www.ccis.edu/nationwide/marysville.aspx

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Semesters
Student faculty ratio	14:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for an associate degree	60-semester hours
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	120-semester hours
All students must meet:
Computer course requirements
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Math or science requirement
All Bachelor of Arts degrees require a foreign language requirement.

Attendance options

Evenings

On-line/distance learning

Short-term courses

Summer school

Weekends

Columbia College offers courses in a "year-around" format.

Optional academic programs

Accelerated degree

Double major

Off-campus study

Study abroad available

Study Aboard Opportunity is available though limited to one course per year.

Military officer training (ROTC)

ROTC programs are available at Columbia College's main campus in Columbia, MO.

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Challenge for course credit

Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)

External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance)

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Work experience

Partners in Law Enforcement Program provides an opportunity for college credit to those that have successfully completed a Law Enforcement Academy.

Computing

Computer lab available to students

Online registration for classes

Sports 

Athletic association membership

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Sports website URL	http://www.columbiacougars.com/

Student Life 

Student activities

Student activities are available at Columbia College's main campus in Columbia, MO.

Clubs and associations

Largest clubs and organizations on campus	Sigma Beta Delta, Tau Upsilon Alpha, SALUTE
Student clubs and associations website	http://web.ccis.edu/Offices/CampusLife/StudentActivities/RegisteredStudentOrganizations/AllOrganizations.aspx

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

Tutoring

Online and nationwide students have access to Jobtrak.com through the Internet. The service is free to students and alumni.

Other services for all students

Placement testing

Services for students with disabilities

Melissa Hill
Director of Disability Services
SAR@ccis.edu
573.875.7626
Disabilities services website	https://www.ccis.edu/offices/campuslife/student-accessibility-resources.aspx
Barrier-free campus
Interpreters for the deaf
Readers for the blind
The Marysville/Everett and Whidbey Island locations are handicapped accessible.

Additional services available for these groups

Veterans

Career Services

Contact for more information

Dan Gomez-Palacio
Director, Career Services
careerservices@ccis.edu
573.875.7425
Career services website	http://web.ccis.edu/Offices/CampusLife/CareerServices.aspx

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

Placement assistance

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Patti Samsel
Senior Academic Advisor II
psamsel@ccis.edu
425.304.4480
Graduate school website	http://www.ccis.edu

Enrollment

Number of full time, male graduate students	1
Number of full time, female graduate students	2
Total number of full time graduate students	3
Number of part time, male graduate students	13
Number of part time, female graduate students	7
Total number of part time graduate students	20
Total number of male graduate students	14
Total number of female graduate students	9
Total number of graduate students	23
Number of undergraduate men	238
Number of undergraduate women	193
Total number of undergraduate students	431
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students	252
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students	202
Total enrollment	454

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2017-2018 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 15 credit hours per year.)

In-state tuition*	$5,850
Out-of-state tuition*	$5,850
Fees	$55 admission fee; $120 graduation processing fee; $10 transcript fee
Books and supplies	Approximately $200 per textbook
* Tuition may vary by program
On-campus graduate tuition is $390 per credit hour. Online graduate tuition is $415 per credit hour.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college, minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, 3 letters of recommendation, resume, varies by degree
Application deadline	Continuous
Application fee	$55
MBA: 5 Foundation courses; MAT: MSCJ: 2 prerequisite undergraduate courses, M.Ed