by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Columbia College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this Columbia Junior College cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Columbia College ran about $7,442 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of California get a discount and only needed to pay $1,270 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $7,368 | $74 | $7,442 |
| In-State | $1,196 | $74 | $1,270 |
Columbia College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Columbia College cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Columbia College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $7,442 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Columbia Junior College only charges $1,270 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Columbia College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Columbia College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Columbia College increased with an average annual rate of 2.95% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $1,346 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state Columbia Junior College tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $2,732, and four years would cost $5,627.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.39% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $7,500.
This means an estimated $15,030 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Columbia Junior College, and $30,177 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Columbia Junior College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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