by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Columbus State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Columbus State University stood at $5,898 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $17,610. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,410 in-state and $1,410 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,488 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Total | $5,898 | $17,610 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Columbus State University cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Columbus State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Columbus State University is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Columbus State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Columbus State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| One Year Ago | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,488 | $16,200 |
This chart shows the way tuition at CSU has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $18,494 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, 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 additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of -1.77%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,793. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.65%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $17,724.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,793 | $17,724 |
| In 2 Years | $5,690 | $17,839 |
| In 3 Years | $5,589 | $17,955 |
| In 4 Years | $5,490 | $18,072 |
| In 5 Years | $5,393 | $18,189 |
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 $71,590, or about $22,562 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Columbus State University, go to the Columbus State University Financial Aid page.
