by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Columbia-Greene Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Columbia-Greene Community College came in at $6,048 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $11,448. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $648 in-state and $648 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,400 | $10,800 |
| Fees | $648 | $648 |
| Total | $6,048 | $11,448 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Columbia-Greene Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Columbia-Greene Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Columbia-Greene Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Columbia-Greene Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Columbia-Greene Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,968 | $9,936 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,112 | $10,224 |
| One Year Ago | $5,256 | $10,512 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,400 | $10,800 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Columbia-Greene Community College has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.7%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $11,761 next year.
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 additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.50%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,199. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.65%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $11,751.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,199 | $11,751 |
| In 2 Years | $6,354 | $12,062 |
| In 3 Years | $6,512 | $12,381 |
| In 4 Years | $6,674 | $12,709 |
| In 5 Years | $6,840 | $13,045 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $48,903, versus roughly $25,739 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Columbia-Greene Community College, head to the Columbia-Greene Community College Financial Aid page.
