by our College Data Analytics TeamThe price tag of going to Columbia Southern University can sound overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students obtain some kind of financial assistance. This can be in the form of a loan, scholarship, grant, or work-study.
Keep scrolling to find out how much financial aid will be available to you.
$9,559 is the typical Columbia Southern University's first year financial aid deal. Approximately 92.0% of freshman students receive some financial aid, most of which is loans.
Student loans technically fall under the umbrella of 'financial aid', but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you do not have to pay back.
A student loan isn't a legitimate college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Find out how much student loan debt from Columbia Southern University you may end up dealing with.
These grants and scholarships consist of primarily federal grants, as well as some local and state grants. 63.0% of freshmen at Columbia Southern University (121 total) received a federal grant, averaging $4,676. In addition to grants, 82.0% of freshmen (157 total) were given scholarships by the university, averaging $378 per person.
Check out the usual level of scholarships and grants freshmen get by looking at the graph below.
Scholarships are merit-based, while grants are given based on need.
Find out how much scholarship and grant assistance you may plan to receive based on your income level. The table following displays freshmen receiving Title IV aid which includes PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 46.1% | $4,486 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.9% | $4,525 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.5% | $4,205 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.8% | $2,933 |
| Income 110k + | 2.6% | $962 |
The table above displays undergrads who are receiving Title IV aid which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
Of the 15,245 undergrads at Columbia Southern University about 85.0% (12,994 total) obtain some type of grant aid. The typical amount given was $1,900. The majority in the form of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.columbiasouthern.edu/tuition-financing/federal-student-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.columbiasouthern.edu/tuition-financing/net-price-calculator |
