Columbus State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,241

Cost of attendance at Columbus State University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,295

Cost of attendance at Columbus State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Columbus State University was $13,571. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Columbus State

Columbus State net price calculator

$13,571

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Georgia and nationwide.

Georgia's average	$12,251
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Columbus State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,571	$1,716 (14%)	$12,235	$12,808	$15,403	$17,115	$17,149
2021	$11,855	$494 (4%)	$10,477	$10,922	$14,046	$15,162	$15,313
2020	$11,361	$45	$10,185	$10,614	$13,441	$15,075	$15,390
2019	$11,316	$18	$10,224	$11,659	$13,033	$15,476	$15,039
2018	$11,334	$262 (2%)	$10,121	$10,850	$13,989	$15,008	$15,277
2017	$11,596	$650 (6%)	$10,449	$11,182	$14,177	$15,235	$15,236
2016	$10,946	$334 (3%)	$9,650	$10,452	$13,091	$13,977	$14,042
2015	$10,612	$133 (1%)	$9,318	$10,135	$12,746	$14,066	$14,405
2014	$10,745	--	$9,645	$11,131	$13,055	$14,310	$14,874

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Columbus State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,563	$502 (2%)	$6,241	$15,862	$1,460
2021	$23,061	$1,682 (8%)	$6,241	$15,380	$1,440
2020	$21,379	$295 (1%)	$6,241	$13,788	$1,350
2019	$21,084	$300 (1%)	$6,134	$13,600	$1,350
2018	$20,784	$7	$6,134	$13,300	$1,350
2017	$20,791	$110	$6,031	$13,490	$1,270
2016	$20,681	$1,003 (5%)	$6,011	$13,470	$1,200
2015	$19,678	$172	$5,613	$12,900	$1,165
2014	$19,506	$334 (2%)	$5,514	$12,852	$1,140
2013	$19,172	--	$5,357	$12,690	$1,125

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Columbus State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,467 dormitories available to its students at $6,228 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Columbus State is $692 per month.
Does Columbus State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Columbus State for one academic year is $4,400, which works out to $489 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Columbus State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,460.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Columbus State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,400

If living off-campus, with family: $4,010

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,240
How much is Columbus State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Columbus State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Columbus State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$182	$350
For out-of-state students	$643	$633

Housing and Meal

Columbus State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Columbus State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,400	$6,228	N/A	1,467
2021	$4,270	$6,282	N/A	1,467
2020	$4,160	$5,990	N/A	1,467
2019	$4,050	$5,830	N/A	1,485
2018	$3,970	$5,790	N/A	1,296
2017	$3,854	$5,270	N/A	1,296
2016	$3,760	$4,820	N/A	1,301

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Columbus State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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