Paying for Columbia Southern University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $5,808 -3.44% $3,820 -8.06%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Columbia Southern University (Columbia Southern) is $5,808 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $3,820. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,136. The tuition & fee is lower than last year (2023) at Columbia Southern.
32% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $2,812. It could cover 48.42% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,992 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Columbia Southern's 4-year tuition is $23,315, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $93,007.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Columbia Southern University is $5,808. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -3.44% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,136.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,608 , a 3.4% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Columbia Southern Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,015$13,664
2023-2024$5,808$14,996
Change % 2023-2024-3.44%9.75%
2024-2025$5,608$16,458

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $3,820. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,497.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $3,512 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 8.1% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Columbia Southern Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,155$13,664
2023-2024$3,820$14,996
Change % 2023-2024-8.06%9.75%
2024-2025$3,512$16,458

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Columbia Southern. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $270.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$245
2023-2024$270
2024-2025$298
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Columbia Southern Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Columbia Southern?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Columbia Southern is $23,315.
Since the tuition & fees at Columbia Southern University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Columbia Southern 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$5,816$5,825$5,833$5,841$23,315
Class of 2029Fall 2025$5,825$5,833$5,841$5,849$23,348
Class of 2030Fall 2026$5,833$5,841$5,849$5,858$23,381
Class of 2031Fall 2027$5,841$5,849$5,858$5,866$23,414
Class of 2032Fall 2028$5,849$5,858$5,866$5,874$23,447

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $93,007.
Columbia Southern 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$21,726$22,703$23,740$24,839$93,007
Class of 2029Fall 2025$22,703$23,740$24,839$26,004$97,286
Class of 2030Fall 2026$23,740$24,839$26,004$27,240$101,823
Class of 2031Fall 2027$24,839$26,004$27,240$28,551$106,635
Class of 2032Fall 2028$26,004$27,240$28,551$29,941$111,737

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 32% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $81,759.
Columbia Southern 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$18,914$19,891$20,928$22,027$81,759
Class of 2029Fall 2025$19,891$20,928$22,027$23,192$86,038
Class of 2030Fall 2026$20,928$22,027$23,192$24,428$90,575
Class of 2031Fall 2027$22,027$23,192$24,428$25,739$95,387
Class of 2032Fall 2028$23,192$24,428$25,739$27,129$100,489

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Columbia Southern University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Columbia Southern
In-StateOut-of-State
Columbia Southern University$5,808
Strayer University-Alabama$13,920
South University-Montgomery$16,452
Brown Mackie College-Birmingham$12,492
University of Phoenix-Alabama$10,905
ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer-
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