by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University stood at $6,760 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $280; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,480 |
| Fees | $280 |
| Total | $6,760 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Columbia Southern University charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Columbia Southern University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Columbia Southern University is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Columbia Southern University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Columbia Southern University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,640 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,880 |
| One Year Ago | $5,528 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,480 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Columbia Southern University has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition moved up 17.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $7,924 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.76%, so cost a year out lands around $7,149.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,149 |
| In 2 Years | $7,560 |
| In 3 Years | $7,995 |
| In 4 Years | $8,455 |
| In 5 Years | $8,941 |
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 $31,159.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Columbia Southern University, head to the Columbia Southern University Financial Aid page.
