Columbia CollegeCollege in Elgin, IL

Established in 1851, Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 150 years. As a private, non-profit, coeducational liberal arts and sciences college, the college takes pride in its tiny classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. Originally established as Christian Female College, the college was the 1st women's college W of the Mississippi River to be chartered by a state legislature.