Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Lower Columbia College, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $128 a credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $173 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $128 | $173 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Lower Columbia College appear below.
Required fees account for added up to $420 in-state and $420 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,206 | $5,583 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
| Total | $4,626 | $6,003 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.
Tuition at Lower Columbia College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,817 | $5,038 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,866 | $5,119 |
| One Year Ago | $3,988 | $5,275 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,206 | $5,583 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.8%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $6,353 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so future years stay within reach.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For more on financial aid at Lower Columbia College, check out the Lower Columbia College Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Lower Columbia College Tuition & Fees page.