by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Columbia State Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Columbia State Community College stood at $5,296 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $18,112. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals were $348 in-state and $348 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,948 | $17,764 |
| Fees | $348 | $348 |
| Total | $5,296 | $18,112 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Columbia State Community College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Columbia State Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Columbia State Community College lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Columbia State Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Columbia State Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,326 | $17,784 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,326 | $16,920 |
| One Year Ago | $4,564 | $17,764 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,948 | $17,764 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Columbia State Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.36%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,527. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.06%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $18,122.
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 | $5,527 | $18,122 |
| In 2 Years | $5,768 | $18,132 |
| In 3 Years | $6,019 | $18,142 |
| In 4 Years | $6,281 | $18,152 |
| In 5 Years | $6,555 | $18,162 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $72,548, compared with about $23,595 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Columbia State Community College, go to the Columbia State Community College Financial Aid page.
