by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Columbia College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Columbia College amounted to $1,282 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $9,264. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees came to $86 in-state and $86 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,196 | $9,178 |
| Fees | $86 | $86 |
| Total | $1,282 | $9,264 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Columbia College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Columbia College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Columbia College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Columbia College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Columbia College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,196 | $7,368 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,276 | $7,228 |
| One Year Ago | $1,465 | $8,788 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,196 | $9,178 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Columbia Junior College has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 4.4%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $9,675 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.24%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,297. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 8.01%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,005.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,297 | $10,005 |
| In 2 Years | $1,313 | $10,805 |
| In 3 Years | $1,329 | $11,669 |
| In 4 Years | $1,345 | $12,603 |
| In 5 Years | $1,361 | $13,611 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $45,082, compared with about $5,284 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Columbia College, go to the Columbia College Financial Aid page.
