Understanding Tuition & Fees
See how fees and tuition at Columbus State University compare to other U.S. colleges and universities and discover how you can properly prepare for possible tuition growth.
How do Fees & Tuition at Columbus State University Compare to Other Colleges?
For nationwide, regional and statewide comparisons, check out the following table to find out how Columbus State University compares to other colleges.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Below Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Below Average |
In-State Students Will Get a Tuition Discount
Tuition and fees at Columbus State University is dramatically lowered for students from Georgia. Tuition and fees for in-state students is set at $6,134 for the 2017 - 2018 year, a 63.7% discount off the price charged to out-of-state students. Tuition is $4,264 and fees $1,870.
Columbus State University fees and tuition for out-of-state undergrads is $16,920 for the 2017 - 2018 school year. $1,870 was charged for fees, and $15,050 was tuition.
The subsequent table shows the expenses described above for the 2017 - 2018 academic year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $15,050 | $1,870 | $16,920 |
| In-State | $4,264 | $1,870 | $6,134 |
Check out the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Future Full-Time Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees for out-of-state students attending Columbus State University increased with a typical yearly rate of 1.9% within the last five years. Over that same period, tuition increased by 2.0% and fees increased by 4.1%. Based on this, we predict the price of tuition and fees this year will be $17,241.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for a two year degree to be $34,811 and for a four year degree to be $70,956. Remember, this doesn't cover other charges such as room and board, books, and transportation.
The next chart displays estimated future fees and tuition including residence based reductions for undergraduate students at Columbus State University.
At a lot of colleges you'll wind up paying more in your final year of school than you will in your first. This is because of annual cost growth. It's good to keep yourself informed!
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