by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Columbus Technical College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Columbus Technical College amounted to $4,052 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $7,262. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees totaled $842 in-state and $842 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,210 | $6,420 |
| Fees | $842 | $842 |
| Total | $4,052 | $7,262 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Columbus Technical College charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Columbus Technical College costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Columbus Technical College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Columbus Technical College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Columbus Technical College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,400 | $4,800 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,400 | $4,800 |
| One Year Ago | $2,400 | $4,800 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,210 | $6,420 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Columbus Technical College has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 33.8%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $9,712 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 11.07%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,500. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 11.15%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $8,071.
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 | $4,500 | $8,071 |
| In 2 Years | $4,998 | $8,970 |
| In 3 Years | $5,551 | $9,969 |
| In 4 Years | $6,165 | $11,080 |
| In 5 Years | $6,847 | $12,315 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $38,090, or close to $21,214 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Columbus Technical College, see the Columbus Technical College Financial Aid page.
