by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Columbia College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Columbia College measures up.
Columbia College is ranked #1,812 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Virginia, it ranks #47 of 81 for value.
Read the full Columbia College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Columbia College is ranked #47 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Columbia College financial aid page to be sure.
Columbia College is ranked #1,812 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Columbia College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Columbia College costs about $12,296. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $49,183 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,440 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,171 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,296 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $49,183 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Columbia College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Columbia College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Columbia College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $53,760 | — | — |
| All Students | $49,183 | #1,812 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $40,684 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $53,760 | — | — |
| All Students | $49,183 | #47 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $40,684 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Columbia College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,637 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,213 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,900 |
About 35% of Columbia College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,410 per year. Get more details on the Columbia College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Columbia College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.