Your Degree, Without Any Financial Roadblocks or Surprise Fees
That's the promise we make at Columbia College - the price you see is the price you pay, inclusive of all educational fees and book costs.
Residential Campus
These rates apply to students who areenrolled full-time(for the first time) as Columbia College students in listed semester.
Full-time Tuition (12-18 credit hours)
| Semester | 2024-25 Tuition | 2023-24 Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | $13,153 | $12,403 |
| Spring | $13,153 | $12,403 |
| Total Tuition | $26,306 | $24,806 |
Summer Tuition
| Degree Level | Cost |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $375 per credit hour |
Over or Part-time Tuition
| Number of Credit Hours | 2024-25 Tuition | 2023-24 Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6.0 (part-time) | $645 per credit hour | $514 per credit hour |
| 6.1-11.9 (part-time) | $645 per credit hour | $751 per credit hour |
| Over 18 (overload fee) | $645 per credit hour | $514 per credit hour |
Additional Costs for Nursing Programs
Prior Cost of Attendance for Day Campus
Residential Fees
These rates apply to students living on campus for the listed semester(s)
| Residential Hall | Fall 2024-25 Cost per Semester | Fall 2023-24 Cost per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Banks double room | $2,627 | $2,601 |
| Miller double room | $2,703 | $2,703 |
| Hughes double room | $2,757 | $2,703 |
| Hughes Haven | $3,013 | $2,856 |
| New Hall | $3,177 | $3,009 |
| Cougar Village | $3,193 | $3,111 |
Meal Plans
| Plan | Cost per Semester | Cougar Bucks2 | Guest Passes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | $1,836 | $250 | 8 |
| Gold | $1,785 | $150 | 3 |
| Silver | $1,734 | $50 | 3 |
| Commuter and Cougar Village only | $1,326 | $50 | 3 |
2024-25 Dining Plans
| Plan | Cost per Semester | Cougar Bucks2 | Guest Passes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | $2,010 | $250 | 8 |
| Gold | $1,960 | $150 | 3 |
| Silver | $1,910 | $50 | 3 |
| Commuter and Cougar Village only | $1,366 | $50 | 3 |
2Cougar Bucks are a dollar equivalence only accepted at Columbia College dining facilities. Cougar Bucks offer Columbia College students a convenient method of paying for goods and services. Cougar Bucks do not rollover from semester to semester, so be sure to use them all up before the semester ends.
Other Fees
| Fee Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| BSN Program3 | $2,000 total |
| Parking Annual Permit | $40 |
| Parking (January to July) | $35 |
| Parking (May to July) | $30 |
| Insurance: mandatory for International Students | Approximately $1,200 per year |
3Bachelor of Science in Nursing students will pay an additional $500 Nursing Program fee in each of the first four semesters of the program ($2,000 total).Fee applies to incoming BSN students prior to Fall 2021.
Online And Nationwide Campus
Paying for college is an investment in yourself and your future. Columbia College makes earning an associate or bachelor’s degree affordable with tuition that is half the national average of private non-profit colleges. We providebooks at no costto you so you can budget without any surprises.
You are viewing rates for all 2024-25 undergraduate programs and certificates that you can earnonline or in-seatat any of our nationwide locations, including our evening program in Columbia and virtual.
Online And In-seat Courses
| Degree Level | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard undergraduate rate | $375 per credit hour |
| Standard partnership discount | $318.75per credit hour (15% tuition discount off standard undergraduate rate) |
| Audit tuition | $250 per credit hour |
View additional nursing costs.
Military-Affiliated Benefit Rates/Discounts
| Eligibility | Fall 2023-24 Cost per Semester |
|---|---|
| Currently serving1 military member | $2504 per credit hour |
| Spouse/dependent2 of currently serving military member | $250per credit hour |
| CC-affiliated installation3 employee | $250per credit hour |
| Spouse/dependent2 of CC-affiliated installation employee | $318.75 per credit hour (15% tuition discount off standard undergraduate rate) |
| Veteran | $375 per credit hour (unless eligible for a separate rate/discount) |
1Currently serving:A member of the United States Armed Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force) that is currently serving whether on Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve status. Members of the Guard and Reserve must be drilling members or on active duty. Service members that are in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) are not considered as currently serving for purposes of the Military-Affiliated Benefit.
2Dependents must be under the age of 25 prior to the first day of the semester to be eligible to receive the dependent benefit.
3Installation employees, their spouses and dependents ofthese installationsare eligible for the new Military-Affiliated Benefit.
4Columbia College provides a military grant to cover the cost of books.
Potential 3rd Party Charges
| Charge Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| CLEP & DSST administration charge | $25 |
| Transcript | $10 |
If applicable, an NSF Bank charge of $25 and/or a late payment charge of $29 may apply to your account.
Payment
Upon registration, all students are required to pay the entire balance of their accounts (after financial aid awards are considered) or enroll in adeferred payment plan.
Timely payment of tuition is required to continue your attendance at the College. If unforeseen circ*mstances occur that preclude you from paying in a timely fashion, please contact theCenter for Student Successoffice.
We honor Employer Tuition Assistance,Military Tuition Assistance (MTA)and V.A. Vocational Rehabilitation. We also encourage students to apply for financial assistance.
Outstanding Balance From A Previous Session
Until the balance is paid, the student will not be allowed to:
- Register for any subsequent semester
- Obtain a transcript of academic work
- Apply for a residence hall room
- Obtain their diploma
Each semester's charges are due in full at the time of registration. Arrangements may be made to use a deferred payment plan.
For more in-depth information about tuition and fees, read theTuition and Feessection of theUndergraduate Catalog.
Leave of Absence
If main campus students withdraw or take a leave of absence from Columbia College, they may be eligible for a tuition adjustment.
Deferred Payment Plan
If a student needs to pay educational expenses in installments, a deferred payment planmay be arranged. Due dates and more detailed information for payment plans are available upon registration.
Any payment not made by the due date is subject to a late payment charge. All students not paying in full upon registration are required to sign a deferred payment contract through epayment.Read the Deferred Payment Policy.
Half The Cost Details
Tuition for Columbia College online undergraduate courses is $375 per credit hour for the 2019-2020 academic year. Based on a completion of 30 credit hours in an academic year, the annual cost would be $11,250. This is about half the cost or less than the national average private nonprofit tuition and fees rate. National average tuition and fees for public, private nonprofit and for-profit colleges and universities are published in theCollegeBoard Trends in College Pricing report.
