by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Columbia College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Columbia College South Carolina costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined tuition and fees at Columbia College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $18,218 for undergraduates. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $17,418 | $800 | $18,218 |
Columbia College South Carolina tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including 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?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $18,218 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Columbia College is inexpensive when compared to the national average. Note that Columbia College South Carolina does not give any in-state discounts.
If you want to know how Columbia College South Carolina compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Columbia College Financial Aid.
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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