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Columbia, South Carolina
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Can You Afford Columbia College South Carolina?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Columbia College South Carolina's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

2019 - 2020 Costs Between $16,633 and $32,297

Feeling a little stressed about paying $32,297 to attend Columbia College each year? This number can be deceiving, and for many, the net price you pay will be less.

While there is no tuition reduction for South Carolina students, 100.0% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $14,018. Students from low-income families receive an average of $15,664 in aid during their first year.

Cost (no aid)

Tuition and fees$18,425
+ Room and board$7,900
+ Other expenses$5,972
Total cost$32,297
Affordability Score (47 out of 100)
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Net Price (with average aid)

Total cost$32,297
- Grants and scholarships$14,018
Net price$18,279
Affordability Score (69 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Undergraduates

Total cost$32,297
- Grants and scholarships$15,664
Net price$16,633
Affordability Score (67 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Columbia College South Carolina.

Projected Costs Between $86,986 and $193,179 For a Four Year Degree. Between $40,212 and $94,403 For a Two Year Degree.

Looking at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of two / four (or more) years can feel a little overwhelming. However, doing so will help better prepare you for the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus students to attend Columbia College South Carolina in 2019 - 2020 was $32,297. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.3% each year. If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $33,793 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $36,168 for a bachelor degree candidate ($34,567 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $139,887 over the course of four years ($68,360 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Columbia College

Cost With Interest

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*5.3%2.3%
Freshman year$19,347$20,264$33,793
Senior year$20,866$21,336$34,567
Total 2-year net price$40,212$41,600$68,360
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$15,319$15,848$26,043
Total monthly payment$463$479$787
Total amount paid$55,532$57,448$94,403
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*5.3%2.3%
Freshman year$19,347$20,264$33,793
Senior year$24,270$23,653$36,168
Total 4-year net price$86,986$87,718$139,887
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$33,138$33,417$53,292
Total monthly payment$1,001$1,009$1,610
Total amount paid$120,125$121,135$193,179

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Columbia College.

Further Questions to Consider

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